In the case of a movement which came to power, such a movement is included if it fulfills all of the following criteria:
exalting the nation, (and in some cases the race, culture, or religion) above the individual, with the state apparatus being supreme.
stressing loyalty to a single leader.
using violence and modern techniques of propaganda and censorship to forcibly suppress political opposition.
engaging in severe economic and social regimentation.
engaging in syndicalist corporatism.
implementing totalitarian systems.
In the more common case that a movement did not or has not yet come to power, it is included on this list if it meets six of the following seven criteria:
exalting the nation, (and in some cases the race, culture, or religion) above the individual, with the state apparatus being supreme.
stressing loyalty to a single leader.
advocating violence or using modern techniques of propaganda and censorship to forcibly suppress political opposition.
advocating severe economic and social regimentation.
advocating syndicalist corporatism.
advocating totalitarian systems.
declaring itself or holding itself out to be a fascist, national socialist, or falangist movement.
Varieties of fascism
While fascist movements generally have the above qualities in common, some clear trends are visible within fascist & nationalist thought. Some general varieties of fascism are: