A totalitarian regime is characterized by the state exercising absolute control over all aspects of public and private life. Features include state control, monopoly over communication, a single ruling party, and the suppression or co-option of all independent organizations, including civil society.
Which one amongst the following cannot be a feature of a 'totalitarian regime'?
Asked in UPSC CDS 1 2024 · Topic: The Governance System (Meaning, Scope, and Dimensions of Governance)
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