The willingness to be restrained by the power of social institutions, but not political or legal institutions, is a hallmark of a(n) ________ regime.
A) totalitarian
B) authoritarian
C) democratic
D) oligarchic
E) monarchic

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An authoritarian regime is characterized by a willingness to be restrained by social institutions, such as religious or cultural norms, but not by political or legal institutions. Totalitarian regimes, on the other hand, seek to control all aspects of society, including social, political, and legal institutions. Democratic regimes prioritize limiting the power of both social and political institutions, while oligarchic and monarchic regimes prioritize the power of a small group or individual, respectively.

The Willingness to Be Restrained by the Power of Social