Government Research

Government Research
Totalitarian Government

What is a Totalitarian Government?

A totalitarian government is a type of government in which the state or country has absolute power and control over the people and their lives. A totalitarian government is ruled by only one political party and in most cases has a dictator.
The party sets certain economic and social goals for the country, and it outlaws any activity that might interfere with the achievement or great success of these goals. That means if someone wants to be a in the NHL Hockey League the country and dictator would prevent the person from going in the NHL and ruin their dreams and success they could have had in their life, because they want to be in full control over everyone. A totalitarian government controls the nation’s economy through ownership or management of farmland and industry. It determines the type and quantity of crops and good that are produced.

What does a Totalitarian Government believe in?

A totalitarian government believes that each individual is considered a servant of the country and has no freedom; rights; or choice. Religious practices are forbidden unless they encourage the policies of the country and want people to be going to church and practicing their faith.
The media, government, and schools teach loyalty and to respect the country and the law and rules they have stated for everyone to follow. The system of the totalitarian government and rules use terror tactics to throw individuals or groups who oppose the laws out of the country or put them immediately in jail.
Examples of past leaders of a Totalitarian Government;

Adolf Hitler; started World War 2 and was in charge of the German and Nazi teams.
Joseph Stalin; was in charge of the Soviet Union


Example of a country with a Totalitarian Government;

Mussolini, Italy has a dictator that rules every aspect of the citizens lives.
His name is Benito Mussolini.
There is everywhere from the television, textbooks, to newspapers that tell nothing more important than the dictator. Citizens are not allowed to have possession, such as a magazine unless it is government related, and are not allowed to be roaming around with their cell phones,
It would not be a wise decision to have a business in a totalitarian country. If you were to have a business the government would tell you how to run and operate your own business.
You also have to be very cautious of what you sell, and how you sell it. If you came from another country and wanted to sell a bar of soap for example and you were selling the soap on the street, when you’re in a country with a totalitarian government you never know what might happen. Because if you make one wrong move, your business could be taken away by the government or you could instantly be put in jail, wondering what happened.
Now a day that’s what’s happening in Italy and other countries around the world with totalitarian governments.