Comparing Forms of Government

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Comparing Forms of Government How should economic and political power be divided?

Monarchy Rule by one hereditary ruler Advantages: efficiency and a clear line of succession Disadvantages: varying quality of hereditary leaders Pictured: King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia

Dictatorship Taking hold of power by force Advantages: power is centralized in the hands of one military or political leader who can accomplish things efficiently Disadvantages: Dictators can abuse citizens and they face legitimacy problems Pictured: Pakistan’s General Musharaf

Theocracy Government headed by religious leaders Advantages: A single, state-supported religion encourages political and social unity Disadvantages: Enforcing religion can be difficult Now only exists in Vatican City and Iran

Communism Belief in state control over the economy. System focused on equality and economic security for all. Advantages: Unity Disadvantages: Limited personal freedom

Representative Democracy Government by the people Advantages: Many personal freedoms, VOTING!, checks and balances (limit power to one group) Disadvantages: Hard to pass laws and the process is slow, takes time to remove people from office

ECONOMIC SYSTEMS Communism– the means of production are owned by the government Capitalism– the means of production are owned by individuals

Send Off What form of government creates the most legitimate leaders? Legitimacy– accepted and respected as an authority