Fascism 30-2

Fascism is described as being loyal to the state, but obedient to the ruler.

• True

• False

Fascists believe in

• abolishing or getting rid of classes. Everyone is equal.

• class based society. There are rich and there are poor citizens.

• a government with many voices representing many citizens.

In a fascist nation, the focus is on

• the international community.

• the country or nation that has the strongest economy.

• the state, country or nation.

Pick the 3 similarities between fascism and communism.

• Both have an agreement between the people and the authoritarian regime.

• Both blame somebody for the loss of greatness in their country.

• Both believe in a 'laissez-faire' or leave the economy alone stance.

• Both are more successful with leaders that are charismatic, almost god like.

People like the idea of fascism because it

• promised to create a new, stronger society, stripped of weakness.

• promoted citizens helping each other.

• promoted collective responsibility of the government to look after everyone.

• promised that the government would own and run the businesses for the citizens.

Fascism directly opposed pluralism, multiple parties competing for power.

• True

• False

Pick 3 economic aspects of a Fascist government

• Promote private enterprise, reward successful businessmen.

• Abolish unions.

• Spend very little money on the nation's military.

• Ban foreign trade so you don't become dependant on other countries.

Pick 3 social aspects that exist in a fascist country.

• Allow children and teens to read any literature they want.

• Violence is used to achieve the political goals.

• Use strict laws about who is superior and inferior.

• Use propaganda to convince the citizens that the government's decisions are always correct.