An autocracy is a system of government where one person has absolute power.
An autocracy is a system where power is divided among elected officials.
An autocracy is a type of government led by multiple councils.
An autocracy is a form of military rule that shares power with the people.
President
Monarch
Autocrat or dictator
Prime Minister
Through democratic elections and public debates.
Through centralizing power, often using force, censorship, and propaganda.
By allowing free press and encouraging dissent.
Through shared governance with other political parties.
No, in an autocracy, citizens usually do not have the power to vote against the autocrat.
Yes, citizens can freely vote against autocrats.
Sometimes, but only during special referendums.
Only if the autocrat decides to allow it.
Julius Caesar
Nelson Mandela
George Washington
Mahatma Gandhi
The military stays neutral and does not interfere in politics.
The military often supports the autocrat and helps maintain control over the country.
The military frequently opposes the autocrat.
The military is disbanded to prevent it from influencing the government.
No, autocracy is different from democracy. In a democracy, power is held by the people, often through elected representatives.
Yes, autocracy and democracy are similar in sharing power among citizens.
They are the same in terms of people voting directly on all issues.
No, autocracy has nothing to do with any form of governance.
It allows for widespread democratic participation.
It ensures power is shared equally among citizens.
Autocrats often claim that their system can make quick decisions without the delays of a democratic process.
It prevents any form of rebellion or dissent.
Autocracy promotes too much personal freedom.
A disadvantage of autocracy is the risk of abuse of power and lack of individual freedoms.
Autocracy wastes too many resources in maintaining public debates.
It prevents the rapid development of military forces.
An autocracy differs from a monarchy in that a monarchy is often hereditary, while an autocracy is controlled by an individual regardless of lineage.
An autocracy always involves a democratic election, whereas a monarchy does not.
There is no difference between autocracy and monarchy.
Monarchies are only present in ancient times, while autocracies are modern.
No, modern systems have completely eradicated autocracies.
Autocracies are only possible in developing nations.
Yes, autocracies can and do exist in modern times.
Only in fictional narratives.
In an autocracy, freedom of speech is often suppressed to prevent dissent.
Freedom of speech is encouraged to maintain transparency.
Autocracies do not regulate speech at all.
Freedom of speech is only limited during wars.
Censorship
Free press initiatives
Public squares for open discussion
Social media platforms
The economy fully focuses on free market policies.
In an autocracy, the economy may be heavily controlled by the state or the autocrat, impacting economic freedom.
It is often decentralized with minimal government interference.
The economy is not affected by the political system in autocracies.
United Kingdom under Queen Elizabeth II
Canada in the 20th century
Nazi Germany under Adolf Hitler
Ancient Greece during the Classical Period