Absolutism And Government

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The way a household runs is a lot like how a government does, it has social, economic, religious, military and political issues, the way they choose to run it effects the people under it greatly. Families and government must both ask themselves in what way should they respond to these issues. One choice appearing on the far right of the political spectrum is called absolutism. This system has one supreme leader who is absolute and answers to no one. Absolutism can lead to a nationalistic society, which tends to have a more unified and patriotic population. This nationalism leads to a country more willing to defend itself in a patriotic manner. This society also possesses great ability to stabilize its economy if ever in need. Dictatorships

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