types of government
Democracy
theocracy
a system of government in which priests rule in the name of a God or several gods
Anarchy
Oligarchy
Democracy but you are special
democracy but someone you support is special (definition is up to interpretation)
Governed by a group of people; these people are generally those who are wealthy and/or excerise power through it
autocracy
A society freely consisted without authority or government.
Advantages: Gives power to a group of people who have expertise, gives opportunity for anyone to join
Disadvantages: literally anyone has an opportunity to join, inhibits growth overtime, can be restrictive and inequal
Ex) China
Characteristics: you decide all of the laws and government things
Advantages: gov cant hide any info from you
Disadvantages: that's a lot of work
Example: Athens
Government leaders are members of the clergy.
Pros/Cons
Pros: -No taxation -Unimpeded freedom
Cons: -No government programs -Nothing is provided to help the people
Dictatorship
monarchy
Merica'
The leader rules for their entire life.
Characteristics: You tell a rep what you want and they act on it
a system of government by one person with absolute power.
Advantages: You don't have to be very involved in the government because you have someone doing it for you
gains new leader from the previous leaders child.
often gained through blood (birth rite)
Disadvantages: Some people's voices don't get heard
often gained through force (coup d'e'tat)
The line
The leader has direct control over the laws of their country
No voting
Advantages
Examples: Federation of Neighborhood Councils-El Alto & The line
Disadvantages
Decisions can be made quickly
One person represents an entire country.
clear chain of command
high productivity
Too dependent on the leader for decisions.
changes in power happen when a new leader is chosen by the deity the government worships
Lack of trust in the government.
A real world example.
technically no one votes. the government is ruled by people who follow the will of their deities via text to create laws and guide their decisions.
The Soviet Union
advantages
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disadvantages
A real world example.
The UK
It encourages respect for the ruler.
It brings about a solid government.
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It can lead to leadership stability.
Tyranny is easier to form in the structure of a monarchy.
It is difficult to change the direction of a country under a monarchy.
Secession within a monarchy does not guarantee competency.
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