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Which type of governments are the most common in our modern world? Why?

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Which type of governments are the most common in our modern world? Why?

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Republics are the most common form of government in our modern world for a variety of reasons. One reason may be because the people elect representatives to voice their opinions, which is a well functioning way to structure it. Another reason may be, that people know that their opinions are being heard and that they have some type of say in their government, their lawmakers, and the laws.

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What are the major differences between democratic and authoritarian governments?

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What are the major differences between democratic and authoritarian governments?

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The major differences between democratic and authoritarian governments are they ways that legislation is passed. In a democratic government everyone holds power to be involved in legislation, and they hold each other accountable, but in an authoritarian the people do not. In an authoritarian government, there is one ruler who holds all the power to rule, and they are not held accountable by citizens.

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A form of government in which a king or queen acts as head of state. Making and passing legislation is completed by an elected parliament.

Monaco has a constitutional monarchy.

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A government in which a head of state has complete control over the state. Often, a dictator utilizes the police and military to maintain power. They also limit freedoms of speech, assembly, and the press.

North Korea has a dictatorship.

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A government in which a hereditary king or queen has unrestricted power over the people.

Saudi Arabia has an absolute monarchy.

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A representative democracy where citizens choose their lawmakers.

South Africa has a republic.

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Structure of the South African Government (2014)

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The 2014 South African general elections made the author wonder what it is that keeps Jacob Zuma in power regardless of public opinion and all the allegations and findings of corruption and maladministration. This lead to the question of how the South African Government is structured.

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A government in which citizens hold the power to rule.

Ancient Athens had a democracy.