🗳️ap comparative government review

Semiauthoritarian regime

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

A hybrid political system that combines some democratic elements with significant authoritarian control and restrictions on political competition.

AP course connection

Topic 1.3: 1.3 Democracy vs. Authoritarianism

Unit 1

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