Question

Which statement best characterizes a dictatorship?

The leader shares power, if necessary.
The leader maintains power through force.
The leader inherits power through birth.
The leader is blessed by the church.

Answer 1

The leader maintains power through force.

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

B. The leader maintains power through force

Step-by-step explanation:

Dictatorships are often characterised by some of the following: suspension of elections and civil liberties; proclamation of a state of emergency; rule by decree; repression of political opponents; not abiding by the procedures of the rule of law, and the existence of a cult of personality centered on the leader.