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This overview delves into the various forms of government, focusing on monarchy, democracy, and dictatorship. Monarchy places significant power in the hands of a single individual, often hereditary, with constitutional monarchies being more common today. In contrast, dictatorships, including autocracies and oligarchies, concentrate power in the hands of a few or an individual, typically exhibiting authoritarian traits. The discussion also encompasses the nature of totalitarian regimes, characterized by extensive control over personal and social matters, often reinforced by military might.
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Monarchy • Monarchy: all or most of the power in the hands of one individual, the monarch. • Hereditary- power passed down from father/mother to (usually) oldest son/daughter • Rare today to have a true monarchy • Saudi-Arabia • Most are constitutional-monarchies aka democratic
Different Forms of Dictatorships • Autocracy: a single person holds unlimited political power • Oligarchy: power to rule is held by a small, usually self-appointed elite. • All Dictatorships are authoritarian: • Absolute and unchallengeable power over the people • Most are totalitarian: • Complete power over nearly every aspect of human affairs, all matters of human concern • Typically militaristic: • Gained power by force, military holds major posts
