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Directly opposed to laissez faire theory of state functions is what, for lack of a more suitable term, we may call the socialistic theory, which, contends for a maximum rather than a minimum of government. The supporters of this theory, instead of distrusting the state and looking upon it as an evil whose functions should … Read more
The principle of individualism or Individualist Theory also called Laissez Faire in French language, which means, ‘leave the individual alone’ and there should be minimum interference, in his functions, by the government. It should be left to the will of the individual to do what he desires The Individualist Theory Explained :- The individualist, unlike … Read more
Functions of government many are response vital functions, including national security and protecting civil liberties, from freedom of speech to freedom from unreasonable search in all modern states, governmental functions have greatly expanded with the emergence of government as an active force in guiding social and economic. Now i discuses about Theories Relative to the … Read more
What are the Best Form of Government ? It’s easy to criticize “the government” in broad and indirect terms, but it’s far more rewarding to criticize the government using the proper terminology. Now we discuses about what are the best government policy . Tests by which Government may be Judged :- Such are the elements … Read more
Characteristics of the Presidential System. As pointed out in a previous Article , the distinguishing characteristic of the presidential system is the almost complete separation of the executive and legislative departments and the independence of each as against the other, especially in respect to their policies and powers and the duration of their tenure. The … Read more
Element of Strength in Cabinet Government in the first place, it is claimed for the cabinet system that it is the only system which (except, of course, the discarded autocracy) insures harmonious cooperation between the executive and legislative branches of the government. As pointed out in a previous chapter, the feature which distinguishes it from … Read more
Characteristic of federal government represents the antithesis of the system described above. Its characteristic feature consists in the fact that the power of legislation, government, and administration of the state instead of being concentrated in a single set of central organs at the capital or in their local representatives and agents, is divided and distributed … Read more
Unitary and Centralized Government Explained As stated in a previous article, unitary government is that form in which the supreme governing authority of a state is concentrated in a single organ or set of organs, established at and operating from a common center. For this reason it is sometimes described as centralized government, although the … Read more
The Future of Democracy :- Whatever may be the weaknesses of democracy, and they undoubtedly exist, it seems destined to become universal. In fact it has already nearly become such, Since the close of the World War we have seen even the rock-ribbed autocracy of Germany transformed into a republic with all the modern democratic … Read more
Democratic Government Defined :-Democratic or popular government has been variously defined as a form of government in which every one has a share, as one in which the majority rules, one in which the mass of the adult male population has a voice, one in which public Opinion controls, etc. Abraham Lincoln conceived democracy to … Read more