Is the United States  a thriving democracy, in the transition from democracy to authoritarianism, or  already fascist?

In your opinion is the United States a) a thriving democracy, b) in the transition from democracy to authoritarianism, or c) already fascist. Use at least 2 specific points from the lecture and readings to justify your opinion

explain the difference between fascist government, fascist ideology, and fascist tactics. Then list 3 specific fascist tactics, explain what they are in general, and give an example in practice to demonstrate how they evidence the​ fascist United States. b. If you chose “in transition,” explain changes in 2 forms of institutional political participation and 2 forms of noninstitutional political participation that have changed during the transition and/or describe inequalities and problems with participation (e.g. voter suppression).