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1 communism An economic ideology Advantages It embodies equality It makes health care, education, and employment accessible to citizens. It does not allow business monopolies. I am communist because I believe that the communist ideal is a state form of christianity Alexander Zhuravlyovv DISAdvantages It hampers personal growth (promotes laziness, greed, etc). The government has the power to dictate and run the lives of the people. It does not give financial freedom. Communism is like prohibition. It s a good idea, but it won t work. will Rogers Political and economic theory derived from the ideas of karl marx. Government owns all businesses and farms and provides its people's healthcare, education and welfare. A Few Examples: China (1949 Present) Cuba (1959 Present) North Korea (1948 Present)

2 Socialism An Economic Ideology Advantages There is a balance between wealth and earnings There is equal access to health care and education It breaks down social barriers The meaning of peace is the absence of opposition to socialism Karl Marx DISAdvantages Bureaucracy hampers the delivery of services. People are unmotivated to develop entrepreneurial skills. The government has too much control Socialism is workable only in heaven where it isn t need and in where they ve got it. Cecil Palmer Government owns many of the larger industries and provide education, health and welfare services while allowing citizens some economic choices A Few Examples: Vietnam Laos Denmark Finland

3 Capitalism An Economic Ideology Advantages It is the dominant economic system in developed countries Some tenets of capitalism are cornerstones of representative democracy It is linked with economic growth Capitalism demands the best of every man his rationality and rewards him accordingly. It leaves every man free to choose ability & achievement Ayn Rand Disadvantages Freemarket economy; people own their own businesses and property and must buy services for private use, such as healthcare. It is focused on profit It emphasizes consumption It limits the government in enforcing fair play rules A Few Examples: Capitalism is the astounding belief that the most wickedest of men will do the most wickedest of things for the greatest good of everyone. John Maynard Keynes United States United Kingdom Japan SinGapore

4 Dictatorship Political Ideology Power centralized in a single person (more efficient) Complete control of the military and police; can put an end to political unrest and maintain peace and order In a war, the best form of government is dictatorship Warren G. Harding DIS Dictators can abuse citizens who oppose his rule Citizens may demand that the dictator return control to elected officials (This can lead to riots or civil wars) Propaganda is to a democracy what violence is to a dictatorship William Blum Rule by a single leader who has not been elected and may use force to keep control A Few Examples: Sudan Burma Zimbabwe

5 Feudalism An Economic Ideology Stability of infrastructure with goods and services Organized system of protection Awesome if you were a lord Under Feudalism, the lord grants a fief (land) to a vassal, and the vassal provides military service in return. Francois Louis Ganshof DIS Divided Rich & Poor Serfs forfeited rights & paid heavy taxes to keep house No independence In democracy, it s your vote. In feudalism, its your count that votes. Mogens Jalberg Peasants and vassals serve a powerful lord who protects them and takes care of their economic needs. Few Examples: England ( ) Russia ( ) Japan (Until 1800) Remote Areas in Asia

6 Democracy Authoritarian Ideology Open for change Offers representation for the people Promotes Equality Gets people involved and voice out issues It has been said that democracy is the worst form of government except all the others that have been tried Winston Churchill DIS Opportunity for corruption Can lead to wrong choices for leadership Takes time to make decisions Favors the majority The tyranny of the majority suggests that in a democracy the majority will inevitably seek to tyrannize the minority Alex de Tocqueville The government is elected by the people. Everyone who is eligible to vote which is a majority of the population has a chance to have their say over who runs the country. Examples: Argentina Ancient Greece USA UK

7 Fascism Authoritarian ideology Prioritizes the welfare of the country Promotes socioeconomic equality Speeds up decision making process It improves peace & order You lose your right to say no M. O Brien DIS Paves the way to abuse of power prevents freedom of speech Can Widen the Divide the Gap Between Rich & Poor It can abuse certain groups of people Fascism is a religion. the 20th century will be known in history as the century of fascism Benito Mussolini A strong centralized government with stringent social and economic control often led by a charismatic dictator and characterized by fervent patriotism A Few Examples: Italy ( ) Germany ( )

8 Constitutional Monarchy Political Ideology There is continuity where the monarch has no limited term. History, culture, and tradition are preserved. There is a balance of power between the monarch as a figure head and parliament. The sovereign has three rights the right to be consulted, the right to encourage, and the right to warn. Walter Bagelot DIS It makes progression more difficult with tradition and customs The monarch cannot be removed. It promotes class privilege. Of the various form of government which have prevailed, a hereditary monarchy seems to present the fairest scope of ridicule. Edward Gibbon Where a parliament (elected officials) and the monarch (head of state) rule together under the law. Examples: England (1688 Present) Norway (1814 Present) Thailand (1932 Present)

9 Oligarchy Authoritarian Ideology Decisions happen rapidly Women are more likely to ascend to power Debate still exist The tyranny of a prince in an oligarchy is not so dangerous to the public welfare as the apathy of a citizen in democracy. Charles De Montesquieu DIS No change to the status quo Free speech falls to the wayside Middle class is squeezed out Thomas Jefferson warned about a tyranny of an oligarchy & if we surrender our democracy to tyranny, we ve made a terrible mistake. Pat Roberston A form of government which consists of rule by an elite group who rule in their own interests, especially the accumulation of wealth and privilege. examples: BolivIa (1825 PResent) Mexico

10 Absolute Monarchy Decisions can be made quickly by one person Can provide citizens with a sense of security by knowing who will be the next leader A monarchy conducted with infinite wisdom and infinite benevolence is the most perfect of all possible governments. Ezra Stiles Political Ideology DIS Cruel or incomptent monarchs can abuse people's rights or ruin a country's economy. Disagreements over succsession (who will be the next king or queen) can lead to problems including civil war I hate the unfairness of injustice. Anybody who thinks they are better than others or 'chosen' or feel they have an entitlement. I think we are all born the same. We are entitled to an equal shot at life. Liam Cunningham A FORM OF GOVERNMENT WHERE TOTAL CONTROL IS PASSED FROM PARENT TO CHILD IN A SINGLE RULING FAMILY Examples: Saudi Arabia Brunei

11 Republic Political ideology Advantages Elected representatives, Individualism, Power of voting you must first enable the government to control the covered and in the next place, oblige it to control itself Alexander Hamilton Disadvantages It is focused on profit Emphasizes consumption It limits the government Led by representatives of the voters. Each is individually chosen for a set period of time. in enforcing fair play rules A republican government is slow to move, yet when once in motion, it momentum becomes irresistible. Thomas Jefferson A Few Examples: United States France Greece Turkey Argentina