You believe that a strong, centralized government led by a powerful leader can provide stability, order, and efficient decision-making for the betterment of society.
Authoritarianism is a political ideology characterized by strong central power and limited political freedoms. Under an authoritarian regime, individual freedoms are subordinate to the state, and there is no constitutional accountability. The power is concentrated in the hands of a leader or a small elite that is not constitutionally responsible to the body of the people. Political power in an authoritarian system is maintained by control over the mass communications, outright suppression of political dissent, and a prohibition on political parties competing against the ruling party.
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@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
Does the concentration of power in the hands of a few ever benefit the majority?
@9H84VDL2yrs2Y
I think so. It is hard for people to make decisions on their own, especially if they are not informed in those topics. Having knowledgeable representatives keeps our democracy from failing.
@9H7TWM72yrs2Y
No, it always allows for one person to do whats best for them which is usually not best for everyone else.
@top_mastiffRepublican11mos11MO
It's really hard for people to make decisions by logic and fact, and it would be better if society could just rely on one person who can make all the decisions for us.
@9H6SBN5 2yrs2Y
Often, a majority is benefited by the people in power, but the majority is oppressed much harder.
@9H8NX77Republican2yrs2Y
No, because when you have power, you always want more of it.
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
If you could create rules for a perfect society, what would be the first rule you’d make, and why?
@9JLRGR41yr1Y
I would make a rule that says no drinking over age 21 and if you do you go to jail, also for tobacco and stuff because most kids at my school have drinking problems and i worried about them, its middle school for gods sake.
@9JLYZV81yr1Y
If your kids are drinking in middle school then it is the parents fault and not the governments fault.
@9JLXTJBLibertarian1yr1Y
Substances like tobacco and alcohol are dangerous to children, but if a child is caught with them they do not deserve jail time. As for the age, as long as 18 years old is old enough to join the military, it is also old enough to drink and smoke.
@top_mastiffRepublican 11mos11MO
Most likely a rule against anyone possessing drugs like weed and coke. It's very harmful to society and people need to get harsh punishments for their actions, such as a lot of jail time which includes labor.
@9JLRP8Z1yr1Y
people should be punished for treating immigrants with violence. also that there should be more equality in the workplace no matter your race, gender, and age they should all get paid the same if they are doing the same thing. another is that we should stop destroying land and keep it as it is and slow down on building new things.
The Federal Minimum Wage should be increased every year, not only to match the increase of inflation but in order to have more than enough readily available income per citizen, and in order to have a TRULY LIVEABLE WAGE.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
How might your day-to-day lifestyle be impacted if there were curfews and travel restrictions without any exceptions?
@9J324VL1yr1Y
It would be a lot more uniform and boring with a lack of freedom.
Kids these days wouldn't be dying and kids would be excellent in school.
@9J322MJ1yr1Y
Work and Social Life would be impacted greatly. With people who get off super late at night or spend a lot of time out at night
@9J3228X1yr1Y
jobs can run late and so can other things. it would be unfair.
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
If you weren't allowed to choose your job, how would you find purpose and fulfillment?
@9JB28X91yr1Y
being able to choose my job is a big part in finding my purpose.
@9JB2LRM1yr1Y
I would do something else i love in life to fulfill that place in my life.
I would find fulfillment in hobbies and think of my job as many do a chore when in today's work it doesn't have to be.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
Do you think that strict rules imposed by a leader can lead to a more organized society, and why?
@9RTKD7L11mos11MO
In general, no. Strict rules do not allow for difference in opinion and discussion. Although the goals should be the same, how we get there is just as important as getting there itself. If someone enacts authority in order to force people to follow rules, that's what leads to riots. There do need to be rules, else human nature will be to savagely assail anything that doesn't conform to their standards, but not at the cost of individualism.
@9RTKW2211mos11MO
We should protect the usa by interfearing in authoritarian dictatorships
@9HJN33L2yrs2Y
yes if their is someone making us follow the rules by holding us accountable then society will know you not playing
@9HJM9CT2yrs2Y
Yes i feel like they can lead to a more organized society. If there are sticter rules, then society will have to follow them or else get punishment for it.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
Would you feel comfortable living in a country where your government decides who you can and cannot marry?
@9HZBKRX1yr1Y
No, marriage should not be a forced decision and there would be no love around marriage if your spouse was chosen.
@9HZBYPT1yr1Y
I would hate it, that is sick. All people of all genders should marry whoever they want.
@9HZL9T2Progressive1yr1Y
If someone has to go home to someone they hate daily, that will affect their work ethic, mood, interactions with others, and health. All of these will most likely be for the worse, and won't help either person.
@9HZBX5D 1yr1Y
No I would like to find love myself, if I found someone I rlly wanted to marry than yes but I wouldn't want to be told who I can and can not have my future with.
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
If the government provided everything you needed, what aspects of freedom would you miss the most?
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
How much of your personal history and culture is tied to the freedom of expression?
@9JRWMGH1yr1Y
Everyone who lives in this country should have freedom of expression as long as it doesn't jeopardize or harm the government.
@9JRR6QDRepublican 1yr1Y
I learned about freedom of expression through Christianity since I had hated Jesus for many years, but the fact that neither my church nor God Himself decided to shut me up, despite my piercing and hurtful words toward them, I learned that the freedom of expression is the only true way to change a man's choice of expression.
@9JRN2D3 1yr1Y
All of it is tied to the freedom of expression but moving foward is more important
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
Can a leader who never faces elections or public criticism truly understand the needs of the people?
@9HZFSH61yr1Y
No, as the "supreme representative of the people" it's important that the president is in touch with the entire nation. If you can't critique your own leader and their policies, that can become a dangerous state of mind, a great example being radical supporters of former President Trump.
I believe that constructive criticism is vital to becoming better at whatever you do, especially when you are effecting the people who are giving you the constructive criticism.
If a political leader does not face the public for critical feedback or the things that the people want, how can one be better? A leader should know when to step up and when to comment.
@9HZZZQ21yr1Y
No, if a leader wants to understand what his or her people really need, he or she needs to let them speak their voice.
@9HZCJBFProgressive1yr1Y
Absolutely not. A leader appointed without an election from the people is an invalid ruler and should be removed from office, to be replaced by a true elected leader.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
How important is it for you to have a say in the laws that regulate your school or workplace?
It is very important. we are the people, and the people hold the power.
@9HZCG8G1yr1Y
I think that they should, for the most part, be abl
@9HZBWB3 1yr1Y
it's important especially when parents are sending their kids to school full of trust thinking you got them so as students we have the right to know what's going on to relax our parents while their working, at home or etc.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
How can people stay informed and critically think about their leaders' decisions when information is controlled?
@9HJM56N2yrs2Y
Think about how the information is shared through media in a screwed way
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
What lessons can history teach us about the outcomes of concentrated power in one person's hands?
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
Imagine a world where all media is controlled by the government; how would this affect your knowledge about the world?
@9HYRKK9Republican1yr1Y
I would not know much truth about the world and would be living on the lies of the government.
@9HYRG2V1yr1Y
It would be horrible and a big infringement on free speech and free elections.
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
How important is variety in opinion and perspective to you in your learning environment?
@9JLVM4H 1yr1Y
It is always important to have a varied opinion on any topic, because we live in 2024, a time when scientific debate is rule, and no matter the topic, the more input the better.
@9JLVHF71yr1Y
We need to have a variety of opinions and see different perspective´s to make an accuret desion.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
Have you ever had a situation where strict discipline or control led to a better outcome?
@9HYQWPY1yr1Y
Yes, I believe that in certain situations, strict discipline or control leads to a better outcome. For example the Military. The whole reason our military is so strong is because of the strong discipline and expectations that are set for our soldiers.
@9HYQPVN1yr1Y
Yes, I have played Piano since I was young and my teacher was quite strict and made sure that I practiced often and effectively. If my teacher hadn't been strict I don't think my piano skills would be nearly as high as they are today.
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
How would a school function if all decisions were made by one person without consultation?
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
How would you feel if your country's leader had the final say on your career choice?
@9HXZN731yr1Y
I would feel upset if someone got to pick my life career for me without me having a say in it.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
How would you cope if your day-to-day decisions were controlled by someone else?
@9HH2QJ82yrs2Y
I would feel the need to want to rebel. No positive outcome could come to mind from this.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
If a leader ensures economic growth and stability, is it acceptable for them to restrict the media and control information?
@9H6CCMQ2yrs2Y
The government should control media information that breaks the law
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
Have you ever had to follow a rule you didn't agree with, and how did you handle it?
@9J5K22X1yr1Y
If there was a rule that has both its pros and cons, we should try to handle it and make these decisions better.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
If there was a choice, how would you decide between absolute privacy and a government's promise to prevent crime?
@9HVH73Y2yrs2Y
Some freedoms must be given up to allow for safety to exist.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
Would you trust one authority to act in your best interests during a difficult situation, and why?
@9HSX8YJ2yrs2Y
No, because of lobbying and no checks and balances
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
When, if ever, is it justifiable to prioritize one person's vision over the collective opinion of the society?
@9HL4KPC2yrs2Y
I think it's important to realize that in America, majority wins. One person's opinion should never be prioritized before hearing others. It's common sense. Everyone knows that it is important to prioritize the opinions of everyone, rather than just one person.
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
Do you think it's possible for a society to be happy if they don't have a say in its governance?
@9JM2HYT1yr1Y
No, in order for a healthy government system to exist its people must have a say in its descisions.
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
How would your sense of identity change if you lived in a place where your beliefs could not be openly shared?
@9JLWNFBRepublican1yr1Y
I would be affected greatly and I would feel more like a prisoner than a citizen.
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