The official ideology of a totalitarian government is based on
the expectation that some of its citizens will participate.
the discouragement of citizen dissent but acceptance of other ideas.
particular ideas and beliefs that shape the government.
many leaders enforcing the government’s ideology.

particular ideas and beliefs that shape the government

A totalitarian government is one run by a single political party or individual, where the actions of the people are strictly controlled. Ideology and propaganda are used to stir up absolute loyalty to the nation and its leadership. A totalitarian government is frequently run by a single, charismatic leader who rules with a narrow ideological outlook.

Political theorists distinguish between what are simply authoritarian forms of government and what are termed "totalitarian." An authoritarian ruler may not have any great charisma; he simply rules with full authority whether people like him or not. Also, an authoritarian government need not have any strong ideological commitment. It simply is asserting authority and expecting people to bow to the state's power.

In a totalitarian system, however, there generally is a unifying ideology and a powerfully charismatic leader that seeks to rally people's absolute allegiance both to himself and that ideology, which promotes the brand of nationalism that will provide continued support for his regime.

b) a state law could be declared illegal if it contradicted the constitution.

explanation:

the conflict of this case originated when james w. mcculloch, a cashier of the baltimore branch of the second bank of the united states that the congress had chartered in 1816, refused to pay a tax imposed by the maryland state.

in the case, the state of maryland appealed that the establishment of a second bank was unconstitutional since the constitution didn't say anything about granting that power to congress. however, the case determined that even if such right wasn't specifically stated in the constitution, it was part of the "implied powers" of the government enunciated in article i, section 8.

the case also eliminated maryland's legislation to impose taxes to a national bank, asserting that even though the states retained the power of taxation, the constitution's laws are supreme and can not be controlled by the states, therefore, if a state law contradicts the constitution, it should be declared illegal.

explanation:

jesse stuart was a teacher in rural kentucky.

-seth