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This article defines autocracy, explores historical and modern examples, and discusses strategies to prevent its rise and protect democracy.
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What is Autocracy: Definition, Examples, How to Defeat it by Robyn Elrick August 27, 2024 Autocracy is the dark mirror of democracy. While democracy is based on our freedom to speak and assemble freely, and requires a range of choices in who and what to vote for, autocracies are the opposite. What does autocracy mean? An autocracy is a system of government based on the whims of a single ruler or group with absolute power. This ruler has complete control over policymaking, the economy and the military, meanwhile the rulers are considered above the law. Opposition is usually disposed of by force, and those speaking out against it are silenced. These governments normally take the form of a dictatorship or monarchy, but can sometimes masquerade as a democratic state. It is often believed that autocracies do not elect their leaders, and while that is often the case, autocratic leaders often use democratic means to gain power. There are democratic grey areas such as illiberal democracies...
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Simplified: Autocracy is the dark mirror of democracy
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Simplified: Autocracy is a government based on whims of a single ruler or group with absolute power
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Simplified: The ruler in an autocracy has complete control over policymaking the economy and the military
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👤 The author 📋 Article 🏷️ Politics , Government , Human Rights 🆔 9fc8925a-6aca-466d-8fab-f49c91a4a1c7Simplified: In autocracies opposition is usually disposed of by force and dissenters are silenced
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Simplified: Autocratic governments normally take the form of a dictatorship or monarchy
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Simplified: Autocracy is one of the oldest forms of government
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In the past, most societies were ruled by some form of autocracy, such as monarchies and empires.1.000Simplified: In the past most societies were ruled by some form of autocracy
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Simplified: Prominent examples of autocracies can be found in the 20th century
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Nazi Germany is in many ways the archetypal autocracy, with an all powerful leader and ruling party.1.000Simplified: Nazi Germany is the archetypal autocracy with an all powerful leader and ruling party
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Simplified: The USSR used violence control over the press and enforced conformity to further national goals
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Simplified: Autocratic regimes are receding but tendencies are returning as autocractisation or democratic backsliding
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Simplified: According to the 2024 V-Dem report 71% of the world's population live in autocracies
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Simplified: In an electoral autocracy multiparty elections are only by technicality
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Simplified: Closed autocracies do not pretend to have freedoms
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Simplified: In a totalitarian state heads of state have complete political control and control over all aspects of society
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Simplified: North Korea is a well known example of a totalitarian state that still exists
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Simplified: Information is the enemy of autocrats
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Stay informed.1.000Simplified: Stay informed
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👤 The author 📋 Article 🏷️ Politics , Government , Human Rights 🆔 9fc89269-86d9-4342-8775-56d5df9e6db3Simplified: Democracy brings freedom of speech personal liberties and the ability to choose
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Simplified: Stay informed to tell when politicians are misleading or lying
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👤 The author 📋 Article 🏷️ Politics , Government , Organizations 🆔 9fc8926b-7e89-4fd2-bbb8-c02c35b7cbe8Simplified: Governments need to support civil society organizations that campaign for freedoms and transparency
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Simplified: Governments should hold themselves to high standards by investing in accountability systems
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Simplified: Abuses of power should be met with consequences
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👤 Liberties 📋 Article 🏷️ Politics , Government , Human Rights , Organizations 🆔 9fc8926e-8b51-45be-b682-9b83427d7c02Simplified: Liberties advocates to protect democratic rights
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👤 Liberties 📋 Article 🏷️ Politics , Government , Human Rights , Organizations 🆔 9fc8926f-909d-44a2-9f9d-9aac37cb8094Simplified: Liberties campaigns for freedom of the press and rights of journalists
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We encourage governments to become more transparent and ensure that they stick to the rule of law.1.000👤 Liberties 📋 Article 🏷️ Politics , Government , Human Rights , Organizations 🆔 9fc89270-9636-4a1a-a62e-8f89502ba234Simplified: Liberties encourages governments to become more transparent and stick to the rule of law