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SSCG18Democracy vs. Totalitarianism

Examine how American ideals of freedom and democracy protect against the threats of totalitarian ideology.

Appears in: Social Studies, High School

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Expectations

  • SSCG18.a

    Describe the role of government in totalitarian systems (e.g., communism and fascism).

  • SSCG18.b

    Compare the structures, power-base, and decision-making processes of American democracy to those of totalitarian governments.

  • SSCG18.c

    Compare the rights and responsibilities of citizens in American democracy to those in totalitarian governments.

  • SSCG18.d

    Explain how the ideals of American democracy conflict with those of totalitarianism.

  • SSCG18.e

    Explain the causes for the growth and decline of totalitarian forms of government and American policies to resist their spread.

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