The apartheid regime in South Africa was an example of a(n) ________ regime, one that retains the basic structures of democracy but does not protect civil liberties.
A)totalitarian
B)liberal
C)illiberal
D)populist
E)theocratic

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The apartheid regime in South Africa is an example of an illiberal regime, as it did not protect civil liberties. While it retained some structures of democracy, such as elections, its policies and practices suppressed the rights of many citizens based on their race. Totalitarianism involves complete government control over all aspects of life, liberal democracy protects civil liberties, populism is a style of political rhetoric, and theocracy is a form of government based on religious authority.

The Apartheid Regime in South Africa Was an Example of A(n)