Fascist regimes are authoritarian political systems characterized by dictatorial power, extreme nationalism, and the suppression of political opposition. They often promote a centralized government led by a single leader, emphasizing the importance of the state over individual rights. Notable examples include the regimes of Benito Mussolini in Italy and Adolf Hitler in Germany. These regimes typically employ propaganda to control public perception and maintain power, often using violence and intimidation against dissenters. Fascism rejects democratic governance and promotes a unifying ideology that seeks to create a homogeneous society, often at the expense of minority groups and political freedoms.