What is the name for a government that exerts a great deal power over the actions of the population but that does not interfere with their ideas and intimate lives?

Answer 1

There is no specific word for this kind of government. There is the term AUTHORITARIANISM which refers to any government that wields significant power over a population, but there is no requirement that an authoritarian government not interfere with citizens' ideas and intimate lives. However, authoritarian governments that do wield power over citizens' ideas and intimate lives are called totalitarian governments.

Answer 2

If I were to suggest a Democratic government I would only be half right, as your question prompts me to suggest a Socialist/Democratic party. No party is completely Democratic as all have self appointed powers to bring a population into complete servitude if it so desires. Britain does not have a constitution but is governed by Common Law. Australia, where I live has a constitution but very little is for the peoples benefit. It was written for the benefit of the government. Unless you live under a Communistic government, which has total power all others will allow you just enough rope so that you might feel relatively safe.

Answer 3

There is no specific word for this kind of government. There is the term AUTHORITARIANISM which refers to any government that wields significant power over a population, but there is no requirement that an authoritarian government not interfere with citizens' ideas and intimate lives. However, authoritarian governments that do wield power over citizens' ideas and intimate lives are called totalitarian governments.

Answer 4

Totalitarian government

Answer 5

Authoritarian government