What?: A political theory where the government has total control over the all.

Where?: Germany, Italy and the Soviet Union during the interwar years.

When?: 1922-1953

Who?: Benito Mussolini, Adolph Hitler, Josef Stalin

Why?: Leaders want total control over their people and they do not want to allow political dissent.

How?:
1) Strict state control over the media and art
2) An active secret police force
3) A dictator with total control over the government and the people.
4)Fear and intimidation are the tools the leader uses to keep his people in line.

Associated Terms: 1) Autocracy, 2) Dictatorship, 3) Fascism