All of the following are characteristics of a dictatorship EXCEPT:

Question

A.
people who protest are often met with force
B.
the leader is not held accountable to anyone
C.
elections are usually rigged to ensure party victory
D.
citizens can replace the leader if he or she does not meet the citizens' needs

Answer 1

The characteristic that does NOT align with a dictatorship is:

D. citizens can replace the leader if he or she does not meet the citizens' needs.

In a dictatorship, the leaders typically do not allow for a mechanism to replace them based on citizen needs or dissatisfaction, as they often maintain power through coercion and control rather than democratic processes.