Question

which of the following was not used by hitler to consolidate his power?
arresting and executing potential rivals
holding democratic elections
disbanding all parties except the nazi party
abolishing freedom of the press
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Explanation:

Hitler consolidated power through authoritarian means: he eliminated rivals via arrest/execution, banned all non-Nazi parties, and suppressed free press. Democratic elections were antithetical to his authoritarian takeover; once in power, he undermined democratic processes rather than using them to solidify control.

Answer:

B. Holding democratic elections