Governmental Systems Flashcards
Democracy
Form of gov. where people have most of the power, associated w/ freedom, based off of ‘majority rules’ ex. rep dem, const. mon
Democracy Advantages
Appeases + equalizes the citizens, can elect new representatives if needed, freedom(diff points of view lead to new ideas + more innovation)
Democracy Disadvantages
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
Authoritarianism (Totalitarianism)
Extreme type of dictatorship, gov tries to control all parts of citizens’ lives, leader makes ideology for citizens
Authoritarianism Advantages
“respect (fear)” from citizens- little crime, strong military, political or religious disagreements don’t happen, 1 leader is more efficient when making quick decisions
Authoritarianism Disadvantages
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