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Aim- Cade Powell The purpose of an totalitarian government is to have a single individual who has complete control of the country ethics including military, economy, and way of life. This form of government takes away all individual freedoms so that the country might be stronger. This is true because of the effect of the efficiency; when control is given to one individual governmental choices can be decided upon at a much faster rate than other forms of government. One author states, “Totalitarianism is characterized by strong central rule that attempts to control and direct all aspects of individual life through coercion and repression”(Totalitarianism 1). In Totalitarianism when a single individual has control they are also able to finance certain economic areas such as the military. This gives the country the advantage of being flexible to situations based on what economic features they fund.

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Audience- Leonard Aros The audience of totalitarian government is the citizens this form of government affects. A totalitarian government affects those that the government directly controls and those who are under the threat of their government becoming totalitarian. Britannica states, “In the broadest sense, totalitarianism is characterized by strong central rule that attempts to control and direct all aspects of individual life through coercion and repression” (“Totalitarianism” 1). The government or “central rule” affects the life of an individual through the attempt of the government to control every individual’s life. However, different types of governments also affect individuals that are not directly involved in totalitarianism. Other citizens also have to deal with the threat of their own government becoming totalitarian, which brings an indirect involvement in totalitarianism. A similar situation was during the Cold War when individuals would worry about communism coming to and taking over their own country. Totalitarianism does affect most citizen, but it only directly affects the individuals in the country.

The Editors of Encyclopædia Britannica. "Totalitarianism (government)."Encyclopedia Britannica Online. Encyclopedia Britannica, n.d. Web. 06 Oct. 2014.

"The Hannah Arendt Papers: Totalitarianism: The Inversion of Politics - Part 2." The Hannah Arendt Papers: Totalitarianism: The Inversion of Politics - Part 2. N.p., n.d. Web. 07 Oct. 2014. Historical- Totalitarian government is a government “that theoretically permits no individual freedom” (Britannica 1). The original idea came from Giovanni Amendola, and he thought that it was different from normal dictatorships. In his original writings, he only described it positively. He did not describe it as a dictatorship, but as a government that has both power and influence over the citizens. One of the world leaders that used it during World War 2 was Benito Mussolini. He believed heavily in it, describing it as everything that is spiritual and human. Totalitarianism is an effective description of Nazi Germany, as well as Italy in the same time period. After World War 2, the term was used by democratic governments to denounce the actions of the governments that use it, usually communists.

Pleuger, Gilbert. "Totalitarianism." Totalitarianism. N.p., n.d. Web. 07 Oct. 2014.

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Cultural- Hunter Brick Many people in third world countries are oppressed by totalitarian governments. This is because these places are usually in a state of chaos, and military power can allow a group to seize control. Many oppressed places are either under control of a dictatorship or a totalitarian regime. North Korea is currently controlled by a totalitarian government. It also falls under the classification of a totalitarian government, which is,”In general, Totalitarianism involves a single mass party, typically led by a dictator”(Mastin 1). People under totalitarian regimes are culturally oppressed because the government allows them few freedoms.

Sokolowski, Wojtek. "Philanthropic Leadership in Totalitarian and Communist Societies." Academia.edu. N.p., n.d. Web. 06 Oct. 2014.

Mastin, Luke. "Totalitarianism - By Branch / Doctrine - The Basics of Philosophy." Totalitarianism - By Branch / Doctrine - The Basics of Philosophy. N.p., n.d. Web. 06 Oct. 2014.