Totalitarianism: A: refers to a political system in which government is by the people, exercised either directly or through elected representatives. B: is based on a belief thatcitizens should be directly involved in decision making. C: is a form of government in which one person or political party exercises absolute control over all spheres of human life. D: is based on the idea that the welfare of society is best served by letting people pursue their own economic self-interests.