Suppose a country instills a new government following a bloody revolution. The government exerts complete control over all aspects of citizens’ lives. Its leader has strong ties to the Roman Catholic Church and promotes Catholicism as the country’s only true religion. He also establishes colonies in a foreign country to help the country’s economy grow. How is totalitarianism most exemplified by this scenario?



A. The government exerts complete control over citizens’ lives.


B. The government came to power through a bloody revolution.


C. The leader has strong ties to the Roman Catholic Church.


D. The leader establishes colonies in a foreign country.