In a dictatorship, the government is held in hands of only one person who possesses absolute power without the existence of a constitution which limits its power.
A dictatorship differs from a democracy in different aspects, on is in terms of how the ruler reach to the power. In a democracy, the person who will be in control has to receive the majority of the votes but in a dictatorship, only one person has total control over the country. Furthermore, in a dictatorship, the rights of the citizens are disregarded while in a democracy, the government is responsible for the protection of citizens' rights.
Besides, in a democracy, people are entitle to freedom of speech whereas in a dictatorship the government controls what can be published or said.
In a dictatorship. only one political party exists and has the power meanwhile in a democracy, different parties exists and campaign in every election.
