Why is the name “totalitarianism” appropriate for that form of government? the government promotes total freedom. the government exerts total control. the government advocates total reform. the government gives total protection.

The answer is the second one, "the government exerts total control."

  The government exerts total control.

Explanation:   Totalitarianism is a peninsular system of rule in which there is absolute control over all elements of society and statehood. The government or governor controls all segments of powers, such as the judiciary, the police, the legislature, i.e. all those branches of government that should be independent. In other words, totalitarianism is a system of government that is centralized and dictatorial, and requires total subordination to the state.