what is the correct meaning of the word dictatorial? the country had always had a dictatorial government…

Brief Explanations:

The word "dictatorial" means relating to or characteristic of a dictator, who exercises absolute and autocratic power. "Authoritarian" also implies a form of government or rule that is strict and centralized with limited individual freedoms, similar in meaning to "dictatorial". The other options - "dominant" just means having power or influence over others in a more general sense, "constitutional" refers to a system based on a constitution, and "confrontational" means tending to confront, which are not related to the meaning of "dictatorial".

Answer:

D. authoritarian