Question

1. List 3 criteria for governments then identify which type of government characterizes the United States according to each criteria. 2. Compare and contrast different types of democracies with different types of dictatorships. 3. In your opinion, would it be better for the United States to have a direct democracy? Defend your answer. 4. How might living under anarchy be desirable, compared to other forms of government with more power? Desirable: ____ Bad:____ 5. What are two reasons why confederates may be impractical?

Answer 1

#1) List 3 criteria for governments then identify which type of government characterizes the United States according to each criteria.

Answer: The three criteria for governments are the following: Existence as Organized Entity, Governmental Character, and Substantial Autonomy. The type of government that the U.S. has is a democracy. The reason being that people have the power to enact laws and decide how they will be enforced.

#2) Compare and contrast different types of democracies with different types of dictatorships.

Answer: Democracy and Dictatorships are complete opposite types of governments. In a democracy the power to make decisions rest with the countries people by voting directly or by electing representatives to make them on their behalf. In a dictatorship the power lies in one person or a group and make decisions regardless of the people's wishes. This is an autocratic type of government. This are the different types of democracy and dictatorships: Representative Democracy, Direct Democracy, Military Dictatorship, Absolute Monarchy and Civilian Dictatorship.

#3) In your opinion, would it be better for the United States to have a direct democracy? Defend your answer.

Answer: I personally believe that it would be better for the United States to have a direct democracy because it give the power to the citizens to vote directly on laws instead of having representatives vote for them. It might be more difficult but I believe that citizens should be more involved in the government and functions.

#4) How might living under anarchy be desirable, compared to other forms of government with more power?

Answer: The reason why living under anarchy might be desirable compared to other forms of government with more power is that in this type of government there is complete freedom. The people are responsible for their own decisions. But personally this type of government is not good since there are no laws and every one is left to fend for themselves.

#5) What are two reasons why confederates may be impractical?

Answer: The two reasons why confederates may be impractical are that they have a small population and they have a weak money system.

I hope it helps, Regards.