Question

question 7 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 involves unlimited government control, but fascism takes into account the opinions of the people.
c. totalitarianism is an offshoot of fascism that strictly promotes communist beliefs and practices.
d. fascism is a form of totalitarianism that involves extreme nationalism and warlike foreign policy.

Explanation:

Totalitarianism is a system where the state has complete control over all aspects of public and private life. Fascism is a more specific form of totalitarianism that emphasizes extreme nationalism, a dictatorial - leader, and often a war - like foreign policy. Option A is incorrect as both can arise in different economic situations. Option B is wrong because fascism does not take people's opinions into account in a significant way. Option C is incorrect as totalitarianism is not an off - shoot of fascism promoting communist beliefs.

Answer:

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