First watch this clip before you continue reading. Maybe Anakin and Padme can help you understand what this chapter is all about. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNSq5wYdwb0
Now that we have learned what a dictatorship is and what a democracy is, it's time to look at the differences. To make it easies for you, we have put them down in the little chart below.
| Dictatorship | Democracy |
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One leader with total control over the political party and country |
Leader with the most votes is in control but can’t decide on their own |
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No rights for individual citizens |
Fair elections |
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Control through police, law and spying |
Free press |
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Only one party, opposition is destroyend banned and not allowed |
You can join clubs and any political party you like |
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No free press |
The map below is a map of freedom. It shows how free countries are.