Democracy or Authoritarianism

Democracy or Authoritarianism: which one is better?



Democracy or Authoritarianism: which ways one is better?

Introduction

This paper compares and contrasts Democracy and Authoritarianism in order to figure out that which way the democracy is better than authoritarianism. Democracy against Authoritarianism essay by heather Imagine the next time you place your ballot in the ballot box shows only to choose a candidate. Or perhaps your ballot for four candidates? but they are all of the Liberal Party. (Altemeyer? 1994? 33-41)

Analysis

Authoritarianisms have a political system which is governed by a leader or a group of people under the principle of authoritarianism. Some feel that Authoritarianisms are the most effective form of government because decisions are made quickly and extreme nationalism and military benefits to the economy. Value of these people? nationalism? and authority. However? these systems are often the result of violence? repression of public opinion? and to change the system. Democracies are multiparty political systems that are based on the principle of rule by the people. Most people who live in democracies have civil liberties and political rights. (Altemeyer? 1994? 33-41) Those who believe that multiparty are the best value for equality of government? accountability and freedom. Nations that have multiparty political systems to the needs of citizens through the best means of political equality? better living standards and civil liberties. Authoritarianisms often occur when a country is economically and politically unstable. In an authoritarian system of government decisions are made efficiently? because very few people are involved in the decision making process. The elite group leader or head of government to decide on further political and economic measures? and ensure that the public agrees with them? using tactics of force and indoctrination. (Altemeyer? 1994? 33-41) Authoritarian systems have helped the country recover from an economic crisis many times in the past. Extreme nationalism? born of propaganda and youth organizations sponsored by the Government encourages people to work harder for the benefit of their country. New forces to work easily reach its production targets.

Principle

Authoritarian

Representative 

Democracy

1) Extent of  Government Power   

Government has no limits and restrictions.

Government works under limits by the permission of the people (republic).   

2) Control of  Power   

 Power is held by an individual or small group (junta).

Power is exercised by elected  officials who are chosen by ballot.

3) Civil Liberties  and rights   

Rights are not guaranteed in practice.

 Liberties and rights are guaranteed by  a constitution.   

4) Elections   

Elections do not offer a choice.  Single party system is in effect.   

 Elections offer a choice of candidates with  differing ideas? usually in a two- or multi- party system.

5) Rule of law  

 Government does not always follow rule of law.

Government and people are  under the rule of law.

6) Maintaining Order  

Force or threat of force is used frequently to keep peace.

 Orderly demonstrations are legal and protests are guaranteed by law. Force is used only to restrain the disorderly.

If the head of a Authoritarianism is capable the country can not take place in a large number of international ...