Aristocracy: Rule of the Best or Privileged Elite?
Aristocracy is one of the earliest forms of government and this term is based on a Greek term “aristokratia”, which means the “rule of the best”. Although initially the term indicated the ruling by those who were most worthy or competent, with the course of time, it acquired a strong connection with birthright, affluence. Nevertheless,…
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Technocracy: Governance by the Experts
As the world is growing more and more technologically demanding and complex. The issue of who should be in charge becomes more urgent than ever. Is it better to elect leaders on the basis of popularity, ideology or based on expertise? This is the question underlying technocracy. The system of government by people whose decision…
Theocracy: Government by Divine Authority
A theocracy is the one in which the religious leadership or organization exercises. Political authority and the laws of the land are founded on religion or religious texts. In a theocratic state, there exists a lack of distinction between political power and religious power. It is muddy. This kind of government is based on ideology….
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Inside Oligarchy: How the Few Rule Over the Many
Oligarchy is a political and social way of life in which there is a small concentrated group that holds power of society as opposed to its distribution to the masses. In oligarchy, as opposed to democracies, power is reserved to a small section of the society, usually on grounds of wealth, clan affiliation, possession of…
Autocracy: Understanding Power Concentration in Government
Autocracy is when the state has absolute authority in the hands of one person and no substantial constitutional constraints or separation of power. Contrary to democracy in autocracy rule, the concentration of power is in the hands of the one individual or a narrow elite panel. It has been passed through the ages in different…
What Is Democracy? Definition, Principles, Challenges & Future Explained
One of the most powerful and disputed concepts in human history is the word democracy that suggests the images of freedom, the right of participation, and the voice of people. It has become an icon of political hope to many countries and more than a system of governance but a hope of a people in…