"Most Central Asian countries have authoritarian governments....The government of Turkmenistan is one of the most controlling....it keeps strict control over its citizens and economy. The president holds the most power.
Only the president's political party is allowed in Turkmenistan and the press is not free to criticize the president." (Lesson 5 - Political Challenges)
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It was become more democratic, allowing for more freedoms
It was become more democratic, allowing for more freedoms
The government is authoritarian, keeping strict control over its citizens and economy
The government is authoritarian, keeping strict control over its citizens and economy
The government gives limited power to its president
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The correct response is:
The government is authoritarian, keeping strict control over its citizens and economy.
Since the fall of the Soviet Union, Turkmenistan has maintained an authoritarian government structure, characterized by strict control over political life, the economy, and limited freedoms for its citizens.
