Question

Suppose a country instills a new government following a bloody revolution. The government exerts complete control over all aspects of citizens’ lives. Its leader has strong ties to the Roman Catholic Church and promotes Catholicism as the country’s only true religion. He also establishes colonies in a foreign country to help the country’s economy grow. How is totalitarianism most exemplified by this scenario?

A. The government exerts complete control over citizens’ lives.


B. The government came to power through a bloody revolution.


C. The leader has strong ties to the Roman Catholic Church.


D. The leader establishes colonies in a foreign country.

Answer 1

(APEX) The government exerts complete control over citizens' lives.

correct answer as of 1/18/19

Answer 2

The government exerts complete control over citizens’ lives.


A totalitarian regime is that which employs a system of governance that is centralized and dictatorial and requires complete subservience to the state. the state controls all aspects of citizen and most notably curtails on liberties and rights.