Different+Thoughts+of+Governing

__Different Thoughts of Governing__ Dictatorship: dictatorship is a collective form of government because the quote says, “they demand the use of force in order to substitute their own inclinations for those of the human race.”

Communism: communism is a collective form of government because the quote says if humans were left to their own inclinations, they would arrive at “ignorance instead of knowledge,” since everyone is considered equal in democracy (  you mean communism?) , hence being equal in terms of education.

Democracy: democracy is a collective form of government because the quote says, “While mankind tends toward evil, the legislators yearn for good.” Legislators yearn for good according to the people because these people vote for them.

Fascism: fascism is a collective form of government because the quote says, “they demand the use of force in order to substitute their own inclinations for those of the human race.”

Monarchy: monarchy is a collective form of government because the quote says, “while mankind is drawn towards vice, the legislators are attracted towards virture. Monarchy is a collective form of government in this sense because a king or queen is generally seen by the people as a figure of virtue.

Socialism: socialism is a collective form of government (economic aspect) because the quote says that if humans were left to their own inclinations, they would arrive at “poverty instead of production.” Socialism provides for government welfare to all 

Theocracy: theocracy is a collective form of government because the quote says, “while mankind advances towards darkness, the legislators aspire for enlightenment.” As people of the same religion come under a theocracy, the leaders are usually perceived as enlightened because they are religious.

Anarchism/Nihilism: anarchism/nihilism is an individualist form of government because the quote says, “There can be no such thing as the right to enslave.” This can be interpreted as a quote against government as some people see the fact that governments take away certain rights ( what are those certain rights?)  to be enslaving the public.

Liberalism: liberalism is an individualist form of government because the quote says, “No man can have a right to impose an unchosen obligation.” Individuals should not consent to do something if they do not want to  Capitalism: capitalism is an individualist form of government because the quote says, “If some men are entitled by right to the products of the work of others, it means that those others are deprived of rights and condemned to slave labor.” (where is your justification for this quote?) 

Republic: a republic is an individualist form of government because the quote says, “Any alleged right of one man, which necessitates the violation of the rights of another, is not and cannot be right.” This is so because most collective governments violate the right people have of voting.

 All ** ||  || ** Lebanon ** Oligarchy - one group (Party) in power ||  || ||   || Theocracy/Monarchy ||   || ||   || ||   || Socialist Dictatorship ||   || || ||  || Votes held once every four years. How is the president elected? ||  || ||   || Communist party chooses leaders ||   || ||   || Power is inherited/hereditary ||   || ||   || ||   || Leaders seize power by force ||   || || In practice, not always. Explain ||  || ||   || Theoretically, yes, in practice, not always. ||  || ||   || Theoretically, yes, in practice, not always. ||  || ||   || ||   || Theoretically, yes, in practice, not always. ||  || || Hu Jintao for China of the Communist Parties ||   ||   ||   || King Abdullah of the Saud Family ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   || Muammar Al-Qadhafi of the Socialist Party ||   ||   ||
 * ** Country ** ||  || ** US **
 * Adam ** ||  || ** UK **
 * Amel ** ||  || ** Cuba/China **
 * All ** ||  || ** Aus **
 * Kieran ** ||  || ** Saudi Arabia
 * Wissam ** ||  || ** Canada **
 * Zayan ** ||  || ** Libya **
 * All ** ||  || ** Philippines **
 * John/Nicole ** ||
 * According to Wikipedia... ||
 * ** Type of government ** ||  || Presidential Democracy ||   || ||   ||  Communism
 * ** How are leaders selected? **
 * ** How are leaders selected? **
 * ** Is there consent of the governed? ** ||  || To some extent (sometimes there are polls; votes also are used to elect presidents), however not always. ||   || ||   || In terms of votes, to some extent because they are allowed to elect members for the National Assembly, but that's basically it. ||   || ||   || No, there are no elections whatsoever. Power is seized by a family and from then on, power is hereditary until another family seizes power. ||   || ||   || ||   || No, because there are no elections since it is a dictatorship. ||   || ||
 * ** Is there a peaceful way to change the government? ** ||  || To change the government, no. When can the government change? But to change the leader, once every four years elections are held. Also, there can be a peaceful change of leader when the leader resigns or is impeached. ||   || ||   || No, as votes for executive positions are held within the Communist Party. ||   || ||   || No, since there are no votes, the only way to change the government would be the change the rulers. ||   || ||   || ||   || No, since it is a dictatorship and power can only be taken by force. ||   || ||
 * ** Do they follow the rule of the law? ** ||  || Theoretically, yes.
 * ** Is there a peaceful way to change the government? ** ||  || To change the government, no. When can the government change? But to change the leader, once every four years elections are held. Also, there can be a peaceful change of leader when the leader resigns or is impeached. ||   || ||   || No, as votes for executive positions are held within the Communist Party. ||   || ||   || No, since there are no votes, the only way to change the government would be the change the rulers. ||   || ||   || ||   || No, since it is a dictatorship and power can only be taken by force. ||   || ||
 * ** Do they follow the rule of the law? ** ||  || Theoretically, yes.
 * ** Do they follow the rule of the law? ** ||  || Theoretically, yes.
 * **Who is currently in power?** ||  || Barack Obama of the Democratic Party ||   ||   ||   || Raúl Castro for Cuba

Consent of the Governed: permission given to a government by the public (the governed) by way of approving what the government is doing. How is this permission demonstrated? Rule of Law: law is above everyone and it applies to everyone. (better if you had provided a quotation from a source here for definition) Law protects the rights of citizens against abusive government. Laws should only be changed by the people Revisit your definition of the Rule of Law and amend your columns for this