1. Characteristics of a Dictator
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2. Ripe for a Dictator
When the country is swept up in some form of chaos or unnatural disorder
Facing dramatic economic problems; rich too rich, poor too poor
Lack of competent leadership to compete
Offer some sort of solution; not always the most favorable, but change nonetheless

3. Characteristics Having complete power over political system/parties
Suppress opposition and criticism; censorship of press
Emphasizing nationalism; finding someone to blame (oppress)
Using propaganda
Government takes over economy and society;
Military is built up and expands territory; controlled directly by leader
Restricts basic civil rights; (protesting, religion, free elections, unbiased courts, etc.)

4. Your Dictator How did your leader come to power?
What was the situation of the country?
What examples can you give (be specific) of each characteristic for the dictator?
It is not enough to just list; describe and explain each
How did the country get rid of the dictator?
Find a leader today that meets the characteristics of a dictator, and explain how they came to power and examples of their dictator traits.