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Autocracy:

A form of government where one person makes all the decisions;

usually a self-appointed dictator.

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One person has the MOST power

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Autocracy/Dictatorship

Food for thought:

-How can ONE person get so much power and make all the decisions?

-Why may some citizens prefer a dictatorship over democracy?

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In a dictatorship,

  • Power is usually gained through... FORCE
  • The ultimate power belongs to… THE DICTATOR

-It is important to keep in mind that while many citizerns may want to rebel against a dictator, there are also many others who respect and love their leader.

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Fun Facts about Dictatorships:

There are many countries today that have a form of autocracies or dictatorships. (Ex: North Korea and Cuba)

What are other countries are dictatorships?

Click on the link below to find out. Look for "Military Dictatorships" or "One-party states" (Black and purple colors)