Which political system is characterized by a single party and the total control of the state over all aspects of life?
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Totalitarianism
This term was popularized in the 1920s to describe the regime of Benito Mussolini. It goes beyond simple dictatorship by seeking to control the private lives and thoughts of citizens.
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- What form of government seeks total control over both the public and private lives of its citizens?