Some common characteristics of dictators include: 1. Authoritarianism: Dictators hold absolute power and often suppress political opposition and dissent. 2. Cult of Personality: Dictators often cultivate a strong personal image and promote their own popularity and leadership through propaganda and cults of personality. 3. Human Rights Violations: Dictators commonly violate human rights, such as freedom of speech, freedom of assembly, and freedom of the press, to maintain control over their populations.
