In the absence of democracy, the leader can consolidate their power by using propaganda, intimidation, and coercion to maintain control over the population. This often results in the suppression of human rights, censorship of the media, and the manipulation of elections to ensure that the leader remains in power indefinitely. Overall, the lack of democracy creates fertile ground for the rise of dictatorship as it allows for the concentration of power in the hands of a single individual or a small group, leading to the erosion of democratic principles and the establishment of authoritarian rule.
