Dictatorship

The video explains dictatorship as a government form where one person or a small group holds absolute power. It describes how dictators can rise to power through revolutions, like Chairman Mao in China, or military coups, like Augusto Pinochet. Totalitarian regimes, such as Adolf Hitler's, exert control over all aspects of life. Modern examples include North Korea's totalitarian regime under Kim Jong-Un and China's authoritarian regime. The video concludes by prompting viewers to consider the potential for new dictatorships to form.

What is a dictatorship and how does it differ from other forms of government?

Describe the two ways dictators can come to power.

What is a totalitarian regime and how does it manifest in a dictatorship?

Discuss the characteristics of the dictatorship in North Korea under Kim Jong-Un.

In your opinion, could a new dictatorship form today? Provide reasons for your answer.