Post on 14-Feb-2016
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Totalitarianism
absolute control by a political party - often communist, socialist or fascist ideology
all economic activity is controlled by the party
Totalitarian governments are often led by a dictator who has complete power. These countries are often also aggressive and racist.
Totalitarianism
when a goal must be accomplished in a set time period
when all citizens agree to policies/goals set by the leader(s)
if the leader abides by the same rules as the citizens
Totalitarian governments are effective:
Totalitarianism
if citizens do not agree to the rules/policies set by the leader
if the leader does not follow the same rules as the citizens
if there is no time limit for a goal
Totalitarian governments are not effective:
Autocracy
leader has absolute power, and tells others what to do
limited discussion on ideas
leader can be elected into power
decisions may be made by a monarch (hereditary leadership) or a dictator (non-hereditary leadership)
only an absolute monarchy has total control. constitutional monarchies (Great Britain, Canada) do not, and are not considered autocratic
Autocracy
Yes, they can and most often do. Totalitarianism is the presence of total government control, whereas an autocracy indicates the presence of a dictator or a monarch
Can a Totalitarian Government have an autocratic leader?
Autocracy
when time is limited in decision making
individuals/groups lack skill and knowledge
citizens do not get along or are unable to co-operate
citizens and government staff do not respond to leadership styles
Autocracies are effective:
Autocracy
when developing a strong sense of teamwork is a goal
citizens have some degree of skill or knowledge
when citizens want their opinion to be heard
Autocracies are not effective:
Oligarchy
an oligarchy is similar to an autocratic government except that power rests in a small group rather than one person
Democracy
decisions are made by the majority
power rests in the body of citizens, and the head of government is not a monarch
some democratic countries have a monarch, but still elect a government to make decisions. The monarch has little power. This situation is called a constitutional monarchy.
Democracy
when there is a high degree of skill and/or motivation among citizens
a sense of teamwork exists
routines are familiar to citizens
Democratic governments are effective:
Democracy
when there is a low degree of skill or knowledge among citizens
when a low sense of teamwork/interdependence exists
citizens expect to be told what to do
Democratic governments are not effective:
Laissez-Faire
no group leader or system of government
a state of social disorder due to lack of government
laissez-faire is also known as anarchy
Laissez-Faire
when time is available
group is motivated and/or a sense of team exists
members of the group have some degree of skill or knowledge
Laissez-faire is effective:
Laissez-Faire
high degree of conflict is present
group is unmotivated
members of the group have little skill or knowledge
Laissez-faire is not effective:
Laissez-Faire
high degree of conflict is present
group is unmotivated
members of the group have little skill or knowledge
Laissez-faire is not effective:
Theocracy
when all citizens possess the same understanding of the religion
when values/morals/ethics are the same for all citizens
Theocracy is effective:
Theocracy
when religious rules are interpreted differently among citizens
when values/morals/ethics are different among citizens
Theocracy is not effective:
Aristocracy
decisions made by those considered to be superior through wealth or education
people in charge considered “naturally better” or “high born”
Aristocracy
when the aristocracy is interested in the welfare well-being of the citizens
Aristocracy is effective:
when the aristocracy becomes self-interested and greedy
Aristocracy is not effective: