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The concept of “authoritarian constitutionalism” has been developed by legal scholar Mark Tushnet.
authoritarianism, principle of blind submission to authority, as opposed to individual freedom of thought and action. In government, authoritarianism denotes any political system that concentrates power in the hands of a leader or a small elite that is not constitutionally responsible to the body of the people.
When was authoritarian first used?
authoritarian (adj.) “favoring imposed order over freedom,” 1862, from authority + -an. Compare authoritative, which originally had this meaning to itself. Noun in the sense of one advocating or practicing the principle of authority over individual freedom is from 1859.
Where was democracy born?
Athens is often regarded as the birthplace of democracy and remains an important reference point for democracy.
7 Characteristics of Authoritarian People, According to Psychology Blind loyalty to certain values, customs and ideals. Authoritarian people categorize the world with the simplicity and rigidity of a 5-year-old child. Ethnocentrism in authoritarian people. My things are the best. The culture of fear. My achievements will always be better than yours. Aggressive leadership. Prejudice and rigid thinking.
What are some examples of authoritarian?
Some examples of authoritarian systems are: The military regime of Augusto Pinochet in Chile (1973-1990) The government of Francisco Franco in Spain (1939-1959). The dictatorship in North Korea started in 1984 that continues since 2011 with Kim Jong-un. The dictatorship started in Zimbabwe in 1980 that continues since 2017 with Emmerson Mnangagwa.
North Korea
In 1964, Juan José Linz, Professor Emeritus of Sociology and Political Science at Yale University, described the four most recognizable characteristics of authoritarian states as: Limited political freedom with strict government controls imposed on political institutions and groups like legislatures, political parties, and interest groups A controlling regime that justifies itself to the people as a “necessary evil” uniquely capable of coping with “easily recognizable societal problems” such as hunger, poverty, and violent insurgency Strict government-imposed constraints on social freedoms such as suppression of political opponents and anti-regime activity