Under this government type many of the leaders where interested only in there own personal gain and power.  This was true of certain corrupt dictatorships of Africa, Asia and the continent of South America in the late 20th century. The population have difficulty when trying to oppose to this government publicly for fear of being charged with treason followed by an executed.  Atrocities and genocide are committed on a daily basis.  The media is censured and used for propaganda.  This government is an advanced form of Tyranny.