Governmental Systems Flashcards

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Democracy

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

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Democracy Advantages

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

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Democracy Disadvantages

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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

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Authoritarianism (Totalitarianism)

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

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Authoritarianism Advantages

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

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Authoritarianism Disadvantages

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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

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