How does a tyrant seize total power? a. a tyrant seizes power by bullying the common people, using fear as the primary motivation to gain power. b.a tyrant works with the people whose ideals he or she represents then seizes total power, sharing none with supporters. c.a tyrant is elected by the people into a presidency because a tyrant believes in letting the people lead the way. d.a tyrant gives power to the faction of people who named him or her “protector.”