Which of the following is an element common to all the authoritarian systems of the mid-twentieth century?
A) State-supported anti-Semitism
B) A willingness to use violence and terror against their own citizens
C) A willingness to allow private enterprises to manage themselves without state interference
D) A refusal to allow public roles for women

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All authoritarian systems of the mid-twentieth century, such as those in Nazi Germany, the Soviet Union, and China, were characterized by a willingness to use violence and terror against their own citizens to maintain power and control. State-supported anti-Semitism was a common element in Nazi Germany, but not necessarily in other authoritarian systems. A refusal to allow public roles for women was a feature of some systems but not others. Allowing private enterprises to manage themselves without state interference would be inconsistent with the principles of authoritarianism.

Which of the Following Is an Element Common to All