which of the following are exmples of increased centralization of power? select all that apply.
- The rise of authoritarian regimes in which leaders have complete control over decision-making
- The consolidation of power in the hands of a single political party or leader
- The expansion of state surveillance and censorship in order to monitor and restrict the actions of citizens
- The suppression of opposition parties, media, and civil society organizations to eliminate dissenting voices and consolidate power
- The elimination or weakening of checks and balances, such as an independent judiciary or legislative body, allowing the ruling party or leader to make unilateral decisions