- Question
What is the best system of government?
Governments are the backbone of a country. They are responsible for their citizens’ benefits and a healthy economy. Not all governments in the world are the same. There are democracies, republics, authoritarian societies, and many more types of governmental systems. With so many different types of government, which one has the most benefits?
Democracy
This position holds that democracy is the best system of government. It argues that democracies are distinguished by personal freedom and the protection of human rights, and that citizen participation — above all the right to vote — is what gives the system its legitimacy and strength.
Republic
Republics are like democracies in that civilians can vote. However, republics have the added element of representatives that vote in the government system on behalf of the public.
Absolute Monarchy
This position favours absolute monarchy, among the oldest systems of government, centred on a single leader and a unified populace. It argues monarchy allows laws to be passed quickly and fosters a strong sense of national unity and shared pride.