Authoritarianism

Authoritarianism is a form of government characterized by strong central power and limited political and civil freedoms. While a multitude of different typologies has been developed by political scientists to classify authoritarian states, qualities commonly associated with authoritarian regimes include the absence of free and competitive democratic elections, a one-party state and social conservatism.

History
Authoritarianism arose during the transition from Tribes to cities. The first authoritarians were Monarchs, who had gained power through dynasties. Later in Greece, Democracy arose, which quickly became authoritarian. This stayed relatively the same until Enlightenment, Which resulted in numerous rebellions against authority. These new positions quickly became authoritarian, thus continuing the cycle.

Personality and Behavior
Auth is very demanding and angry, But will become enraged if you mention this. He also hates it if you call him totalitarian.

Stylistic Notes
He is represented by a crown and gavel for unjust and just authority. These come together to make an A, for authority. This A symbol makes him hate Mother Anarchy, believing she stole the symbol from him.

How to Draw
Drawing Auth is simple:
 * 1) Draw a ball
 * 2) Fill it with lighter black
 * 3) Draw a red crown with a large middle spike
 * 4) Draw a red gavel through the spike
 * 5) add the eyes and your done!

Variants
Authoritarianism/Totalitarianism|Totalitarianism

Friends

 * [[File: Monarch.png]] Monarchism & [[File: Authdem.png]] Authoritarian Democracy - Unjust and just authority are both great.
 * [[File: ML.png]] Marxism–Leninism - This "Transitionary State" bullshit is great.
 * [[File: Nazi.png]] National Socialism - You were so close to perfection...
 * [[File: Illum.png]] Trilluminati - From the shadows, my friend.
 * Strato.png Stratocracy - What better way to achieve authority?

Frenemies

 * [[File: Ingsocf.png]] Ingsoc - Son, that's a bit too far.
 * [[File: Antot.png]] Anarcho-Totalitarianism - My strange grandson who associates with anarchists far too often.
 * [[File: Enlightnenment.png]] Enlightenment - Could have ended me, but ended up falling victim to the cycle.
 * [[File: Tribal.png]] Tribalism - The future is now, old man.

Enemies

 * [[File: Awaj.png]] Anarchism - GIVE ME BACK THE A YOU DISSENTING ASSHOLE!!!
 * [[File: Thar.png]] Anti-Authoritarianism - Total asshat.

Wikipedia

 * Authoritarianism

Articles1

 * Authoritarian Theory