Question

What are the various forms of government ? Explain in brief.

Answer 1

Answer:

Monarchy

The word "monarch" comes from the Greek language: The Greek word monos, which means “one” is paired with the Greek word árkhō which means “to rule.”

Aristocracy

The term comes from the Greek word aristos which means “superior” and kratos which means “rule.”

This form of government is based upon the belief that the aristocrats--the wealthy nobility who inherit titled positions such as duke, earl, baron, etc.--are the most fit to rule.

Plutocracy

Plutocracy is very similar to autocracy. It is government by a small group of the wealthiest citizens.

Plutocrats differ from aristocrats in that they need not come from noble or wealthy families. Nonetheless, they are the country’s mega-rich, and their wealth gives them power--power which they use to increase their own wealth.

Kleptocracy

Kleptocracy is another pejorative term meaning a government of thieves. This word also comes from Greek: Klepto means “to steal.” This term, like kakistocracy, is a pejorative and not a name a country would bestow upon itself.

Theocracy

Theocracy is a form of government in which a particular religion (more correctly an individual or group of individuals who claim to speak for the religion’s deity) rules. The word theocracy comes from the Greek word theos which means “god.”

Fascism

The dictionary defines fascism as “a governmental system led by a dictator having complete power, forcibly suppressing opposition and criticism, regimenting all industry, commerce, etc., and emphasizing an aggressive nationalism and often racism.”

Communism

Communism is the philosophical belief in a socioeconomic order based on common ownership of the means of production and the abolishment of social classes. In its pure form it is idealistic. No working class and capitalist class—everyone will give according to his ability and take according to his need.

Capitalism

Capitalism is a better system than communism and is the one employed by most nations. Each person works to maximize his own benefit and in the process everyone benefits. However, there is no country which practices unfettered capitalism.

Democracy

Democracy is supposed to be a government “of the people, by the people, and for the people,”.

Every person must be an informed voter in order for democracy to work.

Every person must be an informed voter in order for democracy to work.