Based on the excerpt below, which type of government did Stalin use to control his people? The name Stalin is related to the Russian word for "steel". Stalin was greatly feared, and his rule was
indeed tough as steel. Under Stalin, the government controlled every aspect of Soviet life. Stalin used
his secret police to get rid of citizens he did not trust.
O Totalitarian
O Democracy
O Monarchy
O Constitutional republic

O Totalitarian

Explanation:

Totalitarian system of government is the type where the leader has total control of his government using the government's instruments at his disposal. He or she deals ruthlessly with those who are percieved to be undermining the government. Stalin happens to be one of those who practice this type of government during his rule. He puts fear in the populace by showing act of cruelty to few which he used as an example.