Describe some of religious and intellectual justification

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Question 1:

Please define authoritarianism. Also, please list and describe some of the religious and intellectual justifications for authoritarianism outlined in your text. Finally, what do Niccolo Machiavelli and Thomas Hobbes say about human nature in relation to authoritarianism. Please remember to provide book examples.

Question 2:

For this question, I would like you to please identify and explain the FOUR general characteristics of authoritarian states outlined in your book:

Characteristic 1: Authoritarian Leaders are the Primary Source of Laws and Policy Choices Within Their State's Borders -

Characteristic 2: The Transition of Power in an Authoritarian State is Determined by Means Other Than Free and Open Elections -

Characteristic 3: Authoritarian States Limits Free Speech and Control the Press in an Attempt to Maintain Political Power -

Characteristic 4: Authoritarian States Lack Representative Political Parties -

PLEASE provide book examples... One per characteristic is fine.

Question 3:

First, why is Authoritarianism still present in the world today? Second, please describe some of the differences among the three authoritarian states mentioned in this chapter (The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, North Korea, and China). It may be a good idea to include key terms like "Wahabbism" and "patriarchy" in your response.

Question 4:

For this particular question, please make sure to have read the "why politics matters to you" box titled, "Saudi Arabia: American Ally?" on page 244 (PLEASE SEE ATTACHED IMAGE) before answering the question.

Question: Why do you think Saudi Arabia continues to be an ally of the United States despite not being a democratic country? Should oil determine political relationships? Are there any problems with this arrangement? It is very important to reference the book when answering this opinion-style question in order to get full credit.

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