Citizenship Studies GCSE
Authoritarian System
What Authoritarian System means in Citizenship Studies GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Authoritarian System
A non-democratic political system where power is concentrated in the hands of a single leader or small elite, with no free elections.
Topics that use Authoritarian System
- Theme D: Power and influence (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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