Despotism is possible in a

(A) One party state
(B) Two party state
(C) Multi Party state
(D) Two and multi party state

Correct Answer : One party state
Question Asked : SSC Combined Graduate Level Tier-I Exam 2010
Explanation : Despotism is a form of government in which a single entity rules with absolute power. That entity may be an individual, as in an autocracy, or it may be a group. In Its classical form, despotism is a state in which a single individual (the despot) wields all the power and authority embodying the state, and everyone else is a subsidiary person. This form of despotism was common in the first forms of statehood and civilization : the Pharaoh of Egypt is exemplary of the classical despot. Colloquially, despot has been applied pejoratively to a person, particularly a head of state or government, who abuses their power and authority to oppress their people, subjects or subordinates. In this sense, It is similar to the pejorative connotations that have likewise arisen with the term tyrant.
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