Authoritarianism refers to governments that ________.

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Authoritarianism is characterized by the concentration of power in the hands of a small group or an individual and the absence of democratic principles such as free and fair elections, separation of powers, and civil liberties. Therefore, option D, "are not democratic," is the best choice. Options A and B are not exclusive traits of authoritarian governments, as democratic governments can also have legal authority and act decisively. Option C is not necessarily true, as authoritarian governments may use force but also employ other forms of control and coercion, such as propaganda, censorship, and surveillance.

Authoritarianism Refers to Governments That ________