Analysis of Governance Models and Impact on Citizen Liberty

This report examines the impact of different forms of government and economic systems on citizen liberty. It explores various governmental structures, including dictatorship, communist states, theocratic states, republics, parliamentary democracies, representative democracies, and constitutional monarchies, using examples like the US, China, and Saudi Arabia. The report discusses the advantages and disadvantages of each form, focusing on how they affect individual freedoms, rights, and the ability of citizens to participate in the political process. It also analyzes the influence of economic systems, such as capitalism, on these liberties. The study concludes by emphasizing that the choice of government form significantly shapes the quality of life and degree of freedom experienced by citizens, highlighting the importance of balanced governance that protects individual rights and promotes economic stability.

MODELS OF GOVERNACE AND
CAPITALISM

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION.........................................................................................................................1
MAIN BODY..................................................................................................................................1
Form of government....................................................................................................................1
Impact of form of government and economic system on liberty of citizens.............................4
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................5

INTRODUCTION
Present study will discuss positive and negative impact of government forms and economic
system on liberty of citizens. Report will describe dictatorship form of governance and
capitalism economy system of US.
MAIN BODY
Form of government
Form: Dictatorship Example: Pakistan, Sudan
Discussion
Government forms and economic system impact on liberty of citizens to great extent. US is
the country that has dictatorship form of government. It is the type of structure in which one
leader control over the party and country (Types of Governments - Advantages, Disadvantages,
and Examples, 2014). In such type of system government always work to make effective control
over citizens by making strict laws and policies. In such type of form one party rule over nation
and other opposition are banned. In this form of government only singly party run country and
takes necessary decision for the growth of nation.
Advantages
 Positive liberty on citizen’s life is that
dictatorship form of government
realizes fundamental purpose of
citizens and work to fulfil their
objectives.
 As single leader is responsible to make
decision thus, quick decisions are being
made that help in reducing stress of
citizens.
Disadvantages
 Citizens have to follow strict laws and
this form of government ignores rights
of individual citizen.
 As power is in the hand of one person
and if that person is unable to work for
welfare of citizens then it can spoil
overall condition of country.
 People have to leave under fear because
they are expected to follow rules
otherwise they might face punishments.
 No free press (What Are the Different
Types of Governments, 2011).
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Form: Communist State Example: China
Discussion: It is the type of system in which state has authority to plan and control over
economy.
Advantages
 This avoids business monopolies and
embodies equalities.
 It works equally for development of
poor people.
 This helps in avoiding economic crises
(Haskell, 2018).
Disadvantages
 This form of government does not give
financial freedom.
 Central state authorities have power to
make decision.
Form: Theocratic State Example: Saudi Arabia and Iran
Discussion:
It is the form of government in which deity has supreme power and laws or norms are being
interpreted through ecclesiastical authorities such as Mullahs etc (Thompson, 2015).
Advantages
 This helps authorities in making fast
decision.
 This is beneficial in reducing number
of crime from the nation thus, it
improves life of citizens (House, 2015).
Disadvantages
 Though this form of government
follows religious principles but still
these regulations are being monitored
by human being.
 Spiritual leaders sometimes ignores
welfare of citizens
Form: Republic Example: US
Discussion:
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In this system people selects their representative. Citizens give power to government to make
constitution.
Advantages
 Citizens have power to select other
representative if they are not satisfied
with the working of existing person.
 This form of government provides great
freedom to public (What Are the
Different Types of Governments, 2011).
Disadvantages
 This form of government takes lengthy
time to make any decision because
authorities have to follow pre defined
process.
 Sometimes politicians manipulate
actual facts.
Form: Parliamentary Democracy Example: India
Discussion:
In this form of government parliamentary members selects prime minister, chancellor.
Government has to fulfil responsibilities towards public and parliament as well.
Advantages
Each process is transparent for citizens.
This form of government always works for
development and prosperity of citizens.
Disadvantages
Some politicians influence voting decision of
inexperienced voters.
High corruption.
Form: Representative Democracy
a/k/a “Constitution based Federal Republic”
Example: United State of America, Japan
Discussion: It is rules by people of the country (Types of Governments - Advantages,
Disadvantages, and Examples, 2014).
Advantages Disadvantages
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 Government always protects rights of
human being.
 Citizens have right to select their
representative in the nation.
 Decision making process is too long.
Form: Constitutional Monarchy Example: Jordan
Discussion: In this form of government constitution guides monarch. Duties of authorities are
spelled out by customs.
Advantages
 Stable government
 Traditional principles are being
followed.
Disadvantages
 Citizens have limited individual rights
 They do not have power to vote for
their representative.
Impact of form of government and economic system on liberty of citizens
Civil liberties can be defined as personal freedom of citizens that government cannot
abridge. In democratic form of government people have all rights to select their representative. In
such condition they get power to make appropriate decision regarding people those who can run
parliament. If citizens are not happy with performance of government then they can change their
decision in next election. Europe is the country where government always work for development
of local population. They secure their rights and always try to provide them protection. This has
given chance to citizens to grow well.US follows republic form of government that affects
liberty of citizens because authorities take lengthy period to time to make any judgement.
Though, strict laws are here to protect human rights. But sometimes politicians do not work for
development of nation (Liberty and Democracy as Economic Systems, 2014). Form of
government influence in positive and negative manner to liberty of population. It is responsibility
of republic and democracy government that to treat each individual equally and take decision
without bias. This gives freedom to individual and gives them power to live their life with their
own terms. The main agenda of government of America was to create liberal and democratic
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government. But as federal government was having rights to make decision and this has become
accountable to pressurise citizens. If economy system of the nation is providing institutional
support then it can be better for the growth of citizens. This enhances capabilities of the person
and gives them more power. Authorities are required to exchange property rights safely and they
have to protect their rights. If individual is unable to resolve their issues then government give
them power to settle disputes through regulatory authorities.
CONCLUSION
From the above study it can be concluded that there are many forms of government and each
government authorities have different ways to work for welfare of citizens.
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Thompson, D. F., (2015). John Stuart Mill and representative government. Princeton University
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