What is the best explanation for why communism is more compatible with dictatorships than with democracies? Like dictatorships, communist governments seek to exercise total control over citizens’ public and private lives.
In both communist governments and dictatorships, the government takes an active role in controlling citizens’ access to information.
Dictatorships and communist governments require countries with large populations, while democracies function best in countries with small populations.
Both dictatorships and communist governments prioritize the nation’s interests over individual interests, while individuals are powerful in democracies.