AUTHORITARIANISM

Authoritarianism is a political system that blends Conformance and Interdependence:

1. Children are born bad and should become taught self-discipline and self-reliance to become productive members of society.
2. Collective initiatives are more effective than individual ones.

People in this category will want the government to play two essential roles: 1) Enforce the moral order and 2) Ensure that the state or its members are the primary benefiaries of the actions of individuals.

Authoritarianism includes these variations:

1. Economic Authoritarianism
2. Moral Authoritarianism
3. Moderate Authoritarianism
4. Extreme Authoritarianism

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