democracy or dictatorship

Secret police keep the people under control often using brutal methods like torture.

Trade unions are banned.

Newspapers can write what they want about the government.

Everyone, including the government, must obey the laws of the land.

People have the freedom to criticise the government and protest about its policies.

The Government controls the media (Newspapers, radio, TV, internet, films) allowing people to see and hear only what it wants them to.

People who criticise the government, may be tortured or imprisoned or sent to special camps.

A government has limited time in power, after which voters can choose a different government.

A form of government in which a person or small group of people have almost unlimited power.

People can follow whatever religion they wish.

A type of government where the common people hold political power and either rule directly or through elected officials