Authoritarian governments can be best described as systems of government characterized by the concentration of power in the hands of a single leader or a small group of individuals. These leaders or groups have absolute control over the government and often make decisions without the input or consent of the general population. Authoritarian governments tend to limit individual freedoms, restrict political opposition, suppress dissent, and regulate various aspects of society. They may utilize oppressive tactics such as censorship, propaganda, surveillance, and force to maintain and exercise power.
