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Types of Government - Coggle Diagram
Types of Government
Oligarchy
The concept of oligarchy is somewhat elusive, rarely does a society openly define itself as an oligarchy.
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Once an oligarchic power structure has been established, it can be very difficult for middle- and lower-class citizens to advance their socioeconomic status.
Power is held by small, elite group.
Monarchy
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Some nations are run by governments where a monarch has absolute or unmitigated power, these nations are called absolute monarchies.
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Democracy
Democracies, in general, ensure certain basic rights for their citizens.
Democratic societies also champion freedom of individual speech, the press, and assembly, and they prohibit unlawful imprisonment.
An important fundamental of the democratic state is the establishment and governance of a just and comprehensive constitution that delineates the roles and responsibilities of leaders and citizens alike.
A form of government that strives to provide all citizens with an equal voice, or vote, in determining state policy, regardless of their level of socioeconomic status.
The term representative democracy, which is virtually synonymous with republic, can also be used to describe a government in which citizens elect representatives to promote policies that favor their interests.
Dictatorship
Many dictators start out as military leaders and are conditioned to the use of violence against opposition.
Subjects of such a dictator may believe that the leader has special ability or authority and may be willing to submit to his or her authority.
Dictatorships may be corrupt and seek to limit or even eradicate the liberties of the general population.
A totalitarian dictatorship is even more oppressive and attempts to control all aspects of its subjects’ lives; including occupation, religious beliefs, and number of children permitted in each family.
Held by a single person (or a very small group) that wields complete and absolute authority over a government and population.