Forms of Guillemen

When the people fear the government, there is Tyranny; when the government fears the people, there is Liberty.

-Thomas Jefferson

Democracy is a system ensuring that the people are governed no better than they deserve.

-George Bernard Shaw

Democracy is the government of the people, by the people and for the people.

-Abraham Lincoln

People got high standard of living, thus do not care about who is in power as long as they have their necessary aims.

Dictatorship

ADVANTAGES

1. People may be united in their loyalty to a dictator since there is no competition for trust and affection.

2. In an emergency, a dictator can move quickly to take action. No time is lost in debate or discussion.

DISADVANTAGES

1. People are afforded little or no individual liberty. Civil rights are trampled on.

2. A dictator's policies suit his/her own needs. Needs of the people may be neglected.

3. Decision making has a narrow base - can be flawed, wrong, dangerous, and not fully supported by the people.

Oligarchy

ADVANTAGES

1. Decisions can be made relatively quickly.

2. May provide expert leadership while avoiding the danger of one-person rule.

3. In theory, they are the most educated members of society.

4. Members of the oligarchy listen to each other - they work together to rule.

DISADVANTAGES

1. People are afforded little or no individual liberty. Civil rights are trampled on.

2. A dictator's policies suit his/her own needs. Needs of the people may be neglected.

3. Decision making has a narrow base - can be flawed, wrong, dangerous, and not fully supported by the people.

Direct Democracy

ADVANTAGES