There have been many different types of governments used throughout the world that each serves the purpose to lead their country. Democracy and oligarchy are both forms of government that are still used in today’s society. Between these two types of governments there are many differences including, the number of people that rule and how the people are chosen to rule. Each form of government has its own pros and cons that make them unique. These pros and cons contribute to the success or decline of their country.
A democracy is “a form of government that gives power to the people.”(Ushistory.org, 2014) In a democracy, legal citizens of a democratic country are given a voice in society, they vote for their leaders, and vote on passing laws; these are seen as responsibilities in some democratic countries such as the United States. Democracy was created in “507 B.C.”(A&E Television Networks, 2016) when “Athenian leader Cleisthenes introduced a system of …show more content…
The few in office often take on a greater power than when they were elected. The decision-making and power is given only to few. This shows how it is difficult for anyone else that wants to join this government. Since the people have freedom of speech they voice their view on important topics it causes the people to become unhappy with the oligarchy.
Oligarchy and democracy have similarities as well as differences. The pros and cons of a democracy and oligarchy contribute to the success or decline of their country. In an oligarchy the few in office often take on a greater power than when they were elected upsetting the citizens of the country. In a democracy voting is inefficient. During elections the votes can be hacked and if the democracy is bigger, then the system will be more likely to get hacked; also upsetting the
A democracy is “a form of government that gives power to the people.”(Ushistory.org, 2014) In a democracy, legal citizens of a democratic country are given a voice in society, they vote for their leaders, and vote on passing laws; these are seen as responsibilities in some democratic countries such as the United States. Democracy was created in “507 B.C.”(A&E Television Networks, 2016) when “Athenian leader Cleisthenes introduced a system of …show more content…
The few in office often take on a greater power than when they were elected. The decision-making and power is given only to few. This shows how it is difficult for anyone else that wants to join this government. Since the people have freedom of speech they voice their view on important topics it causes the people to become unhappy with the oligarchy.
Oligarchy and democracy have similarities as well as differences. The pros and cons of a democracy and oligarchy contribute to the success or decline of their country. In an oligarchy the few in office often take on a greater power than when they were elected upsetting the citizens of the country. In a democracy voting is inefficient. During elections the votes can be hacked and if the democracy is bigger, then the system will be more likely to get hacked; also upsetting the