democracy and dictatorship

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    • democracy is government by the people
    • dictatorship is rule by one person or group with absolute power over others
    • in a democratic country, citizens have rights such as freedom of speech, religion, press etc.
    • in a democratic country, citizens have freedom to choose their own leaders through free elections
    • citizens can vote to elect their leaders who are accountable to them
    • in a democracy, citizens have equal rights to vote on laws that affect them
    • citizens also have rights such as freedom of speech, religion, press etc.
    • in a democracy, citizens have equal rights to vote on laws that affect them
    • the leader has limited powers which they must use within the law
    • a dictator has complete control over their country's government and can make decisions without consulting anyone else
    • a dictator has complete control over their country's government and can make decisions without consulting anyone else
    • the main difference between democracy and dictatorship is how much power individuals have within society.
    • a dictator has complete control over all aspects of life
    • a dictator has complete control over all aspects of life in his/her country
    • the leader of a dictatorship can be called an autocrat, tyrant, despot, totalitarian or authoritarian
    • dictators often use propaganda to keep themselves in power
    • democracy means 'rule by the people'
    • the leader of a dictatorship does not allow any opposition from other groups or individuals
    • dictators often use fear tactics to keep themselves in power
    • democracy is based on equality and fairness
    • there is no freedom of speech, religion, press etc. In a dictatorship
    • a dictator is an absolute ruler with total power over others
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