Question

question 12 of 20
what distinguishes a totalitarian government from a fascist one?

a. fascism is brought about in response to economic crisis, but totalitarianism operates during prosperity.

b. totalitarianism is an offshoot of fascism that strictly promotes communist beliefs and practices.

c. fascism is a form of totalitarianism that involves extreme nationalism and warlike foreign policy.

d. totalitarianism involves unlimited government control, but fascism taken into account the opinions of the people.

Explanation:

Totalitarianism refers to a system where the government has complete, unrestricted control over all aspects of public and private life. Fascism is a specific subset of totalitarianism defined by extreme nationalism, authoritarianism, and often aggressive, warlike foreign policy stances.

• Option A is incorrect because totalitarian regimes can rise in crisis too, not just prosperity.
• Option B is incorrect because totalitarianism is not an offshoot of fascism; communist regimes are also totalitarian and separate from fascism.
• Option D is incorrect because fascism does not prioritize public opinions, it is authoritarian.

Answer:

C. Fascism is a form of totalitarianism that involves extreme nationalism and warlike foreign policy.