Describe the purpose of total control as relates to the image of the state.
A) To reveal the state as genuine and open entity
B) To excuse the state's invasive and/or violent political measures
C) To convey to the citizens a perception of only everyday order
D) To convey to visitors a perception of nearly perfect order
Right-wing totalitarianism does not desire revolution; instead, it attempts to block __________.
A) a leftist revolution
B) ethnic turmoil
C) an Islamic fundamentalist movement
D) a libertarian revolution
The mass media in totalitarian states __________.
A) show the system is functioning well under wise leaders, while practicing a mildly critical
attitude toward the official ideology
B) question the system, but still push the official ideology
C) show the system is functioning well under wise leaders, and sell the official ideology
D) question the system only in times of crisis, otherwise selling the official ideology
__________ states regularly use organized terror and violence against their citizens to maintain control and achieve their goals.
A) Authoritarian
B) Transitional
C) Oligarchic
D) Totalitarian
The wealthiest 1 percent of Americans received the biggest of the Bush administration's 2001 tax cuts, which some would argue is an example of __________.
A) government being too big
B) the unaccountable nature of elites
C) political power benefitting those with money and connections
D) good public policy
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