_{Definition of fascism:} 

_{1. a political philosophy, movement, or regime (such as that of the Fascisti) that exalts nation and often race above the individual and that stands for a centralized autocratic government headed by a dictatorial leader, severe economic and social regimentation, and forcible suppression of opposition}

_{2: a tendency toward or actual exercise of strong autocratic or dictatorial control}

_{* here in the USA, this defines the democratic party and now, the school system.}