1. Types of Governments

2. Monarchy ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES
Decisions carried out by the monarch’s command
A clear line of succession
DISADVANTAGES
Varied quality of hereditary leaders
Difficult to run a modern nation because it is too big

3. Theocracy ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES
A single state –supported religion encourages political and social unity
Ensures leaders make decisions in line with their citizens’ values and beliefs
DISADVANTAGES
Citizens that don’t believe in the religion of the majority can have their rights abused
Religious warfare can happen between groups of different beliefs

4. Single –Party State ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES
Avoids bickering between different political parties
Makes passing laws and carrying out government programs easier
DISADVANTAGES
Views of party members may be very different from interest of the people
People with differing political views may shut off political process

5. Dictatorship ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES
Power is centralized in the hands of a single military or political leader who can get things done efficiently
Put end to political unrest and maintain peace and order
DISADVANTAGES
Abuse of citizens who oppose dictator’s rule
Citizens may demand dictator return control to people leading to riots and civil war

6. Parliamentary Democracy
ADVANTAGES
Combining legislative and executive branches to pass legislation
Legislation becomes law quickly
DISADVANTAGES
Lack of separation between branches means prime minister is powerful
Lack of public support can weaken power of government

7. Presidential Democracy
ADVANTAGES
President directly elected by the people – more responsible to the people
Separation of branches allows each group to watch over the other to prevent abuses of power
DISADVANTAGES
Almost impossible to remove president no matter how unpopular
When president is not from same party as legislature – it is hard to reach agreement