Democracy is different from monarchy and dictatorship. Explain.
|
Feature |
Democracy |
Monarchy |
Dictatorship |
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Source of Power |
People elect their representative |
Power is inherited within a royal family |
Power is held by one person or a small group |
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Selection of Ruler |
Chosen through elections |
Passed from one ruler to the next, usually by birth |
Not chosen by the people and not elected freely |
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Role of citizens |
People participate in choosing the government |
citizens usually do not choose the ruler |
citizens have little or no say in decisions |
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Limits or Power |
Governments is accountable to the people |
Monarch’s power depends on the system, but remains within the royal line |
Ruler has almost complete power without limits |
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Rights and Freedom |
People enjoy equality freedom and rights |
Rights may be limited depending on the ruler |
Rights and freedoms are limited or restricted |