Dictatorship What is dictatorship? Is democracy always preferable to dictatorship ?

A dictatorship is defined as an autocratic form of government in which the government is ruled by an individual: a dictator. In contemporary usage, dictatorship refers to an autocratic form of absolute rule by leadership unrestricted by law, constitutions, or other social and political factors within the state.

A dictatorship is a government in which the will of the state is regarded as above the will of the individuals it governs. The relationship of the dictatorial state to its citizens and to other states is one of force. Dictatorships may consist of a single individual, a royal family, an army, a political party, or a religious organization.

When a country faces any kind of emergency, such as a war or a health epidemic, a dictatorship government can prove to be the most efficient one. The reason being that all the decisions are taken by one person, so there is no ambiguity with regards to the plan of action as well as individual responsibilities that are fixed to cope with the emergency. So one of its main advantages over democracy is that it is better equipped to face emergencies.

1. Loss of Freedom of choice - Citizens no longer have the choice to choose who governs them. They cannot vote in elections as it is all decided for them. 2. The Government will have absolute power. The government may not think in the best interests of the people. They may be more interested in building large lavish palaces for themselves than feeding their people. 3. The people may be oppressed by the regime as the government would be intent on keeping their power away from the citizens.

1. Stability of government - the government will stay the same. In times of political warfare and inner party turmoil and war this may become a relief to finally have a stable government. 2. Lower Rate of Crime - Most of the dictatorship governments are police states. 3. Things Happen Quickly - In a dictatorship form of government, all things, whether related to governance or businesses or anything else, happen much quicker than in other types of government. Decision making lies with a single person. 4. The dictator may be a Benevolent Dictator meaning that the dictator actually acts out in the best interests of the people.

Could dictatorship ever take hold in Canada? Explain your answer.