Governmental Systems

Question 1

Democracy

Answer 1

Form of gov. where people have most of the power, associated w/ freedom, based off of ‘majority rules’ ex. rep dem, const. mon

Question 2

Democracy Advantages

Answer 2

Appeases + equalizes the citizens, can elect new representatives if needed, freedom(diff points of view lead to new ideas + more innovation)

Question 3

Democracy Disadvantages

Answer 3

People need to be educated well (to govern themselves), not everyone uses their vote, voting fraud, majority rules can lead to disadvantage of minority- contradicts the value of equality

Question 4

Authoritarianism (Totalitarianism)

Answer 4

Extreme type of dictatorship, gov tries to control all parts of citizens’ lives, leader makes ideology for citizens

Question 5

Authoritarianism Advantages

Answer 5

“respect (fear)” from citizens- little crime, strong military, political or religious disagreements don’t happen, 1 leader is more efficient when making quick decisions

Question 6

Authoritarianism Disadvantages

Answer 6

Citizens have no freedom or rights, hard to leave country, education controlled- can’t reach full potential, citizens generalized because of lack of individual rights