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The Evolution of Government: From Monarchy to Totalitarianism

This exploration delves into the history and necessity of government, beginning with the Sumerians in 4000 B.C. and progressing through various governance forms like monarchy, democracy, socialism, and communism. Each system presents unique characteristics, such as hereditary rule, citizen participation, and the balance of freedom and control. It emphasizes the importance of government in regulating human contact, protecting citizens' rights, and ensuring welfare. The study concludes with a look at totalitarianism's extreme control, highlighting the human struggle for power and societal structure.

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The Evolution of Government: From Monarchy to Totalitarianism

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  1. Government Systems From Monarchy to Totalitarianism

  2. Why Do We Need Government? • Regulate human contacts • Protect the natural rights of citizens • Create rules and laws • Health, safety and welfare

  3. Beginnings of Government • 4000 B.C.- Sumerians were the first people to set up a formal government • 3500 B.C.- Egyptian pharaohs ruled as gods • 2000 B.C.- King Hammurabi created laws to govern the world’s first empire

  4. Monarchy • One person is the ruler for his/her natural life • Position determined by heredity • Power gradually diminished as middle class influence increased • 20th century power mostly symbolic

  5. Democracy • Began in ancient Greece • All citizens participate in running the state • Emphasis on the equality of its people • Laws imposed by the majority

  6. Socialism • Government ownership of property • Cooperation instead of competition • All people share in the goods and services

  7. Communism • All citizens share ownership in goods and production • Property and goods are distributed equally • Everyone works for the common good

  8. Totalitarianism • Small group of individuals or tyrant controls every facet of citizens’ lives • Emphasis on a classless society • Attempts to create a perfect society • No dissent of any kind is allowed

  9. The End

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