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Despotism define in simple terms
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Despotism (simple definition): rule by one person who has absolute power and usually governs harshly without being accountable to the people.
Key points:
- One leader (a despot) makes all important decisions.
- No real checks on their power (no free elections, independent courts, or parliament).
- Often kept in power by force, censorship, or fear.
- Opposite of democracy, where leaders are chosen and limited by laws.
Example: A government where the ruler controls the media, arrests opponents, and changes laws to stay in power would be called despotic.
Key points:
- One leader (a despot) makes all important decisions.
- No real checks on their power (no free elections, independent courts, or parliament).
- Often kept in power by force, censorship, or fear.
- Opposite of democracy, where leaders are chosen and limited by laws.
Example: A government where the ruler controls the media, arrests opponents, and changes laws to stay in power would be called despotic.
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