The Major Forms of Government in The World

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The Major Forms of Government in The World

Over time, many countries have adapted to different types of government. Some of these include one party, two-party, multiparty, monarchy, and even the tribal government. Each of these forms of government is unique in its way, although they may be similar somehow.

One party form of government is whereby one major political party rules a state legally. Only this party is allowed to form the government. Other political parties formed are outlawed and will not be functional. Since there is only one political party, this means that there is no opposition (Taylor & Herman,1971). The one-party system leads to the stable political growth of the country. There is no need for discussions, and therefore, decisions are made fast. However, this system is disadvantageous to the minority in the country since their voices and opinions will never be considered. No time or money is wasted on conducting political elections and campaigns.

A two-party system is a form of government whereby two major political parties are dominant. As a result, nearly all the elected seats will belong to these two political parties. In this system, voters’ interests are well represented. This system is preferred to the multiparty system because it is simpler to govern, bringing political stability. There is less confusion in this system. However, in such a scenario, the two parties usually disagree on specific issues, leading to chaos. The citizens also lack the variety to choose from when it comes to an election since only two parties stand the chance of winning.

The multiparty government system is that whereby the citizens can form as many political parties as they would like to. The various political parties represent the interests of each section in the society. Essentially, this means that no one will be left out when it comes to making significant decisions (Dodd, 2015). In this type of system, the government is usually very responsive to the needs of its citizens. All the political parties are motivated to work together to form a strong working government. When it comes to elections, the citizens have a variety to choose from.

The Monarchy system is whereby the monarch is the head of state for life or until abdication. In a constitutional monarchy, the monarch and the government share power. The monarch holds all the power in an absolute monarchy. Only one person has the responsibility to make decisions, and therefore they will be made fast, and the arguments will be few. The seat is not subject to national elections but is somewhat hereditary (Hewison, 1997). Thus, the government saves a lot of money that would have been used for campaigns and elections. Cases of corruption in countries with the monarchy system are few since the monarchs know that they will be ruling for a lifetime. The future monarchs are identified before they can take their positions and can be trained accordingly.

The tribal government is a form of government whereby each native tribe has its government. The tribal governments work hand in hand with the federal government. They have to impose taxes and pass laws in their jurisdiction. The government is usually very organized, and the people are well served. The tribal government provides essential services to the people, such as education and management of land.

To conclude, there are very many forms of government used all over the world. Each has its advantages and disadvantages. The citizens also get to benefit on different levels.

References

Dodd, L. (2015). Coalitions in parliamentary government. Princeton University Press.

Hewison, K. (1997). The monarchy and democratisation. Political Change in Thailand: Democracy and Participation, London: Routledge, 58-74.

Taylor, M., & Herman, V. M. (1971). Party systems and government stability. The American Political Science Review, 65(1), 28-37.