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📚 Glossary Term

Authoritarian Government

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Definition A government in which power is held by a leader or small group with limited public participation.

🧒 In Simple Words

An authoritarian government gives most power to a leader or small group instead of many citizens.

📌 Example

In an authoritarian government, public criticism may be restricted.

âœī¸ Use It in a Sentence

"Students discussed how authoritarian government differs from democracy."

🔗 Related Terms

GovernmentRule of LawDemocracy