PPT Slide Slide 2 of 5 Dictatorship One-person rule. Ruler has total control.
Absolute monarchs are also dictatorships.
People may be united in their loyalty to a dictator since there is no competition for trust and affection. In an emergency, a dictator can move quickly to take action. No time is lost in debate or discussion. People are afforded little or no individual liberty. Civil rights are trampled on.