The video below gives an account on five basic forms of Government which are:
1) Monarchy (Rule by one person)
2) Oligarchy (Rule by a small handful of people)
3) Democracy (Rule by majority of the citizens)
4) Republic (Rule by law)
5) Anarchy (No government)
Please watch this to get a quick overview of these forms of governments.
After watching this video, I have the following opinions or confusions:
My views in context of Pakistan:
When Pakistan was founded, the name given to it was "Islamic Republic of Pakistan". The Pakistani passport I am holding shows the same name. I studied in my high school that the system of Pakistan is based on "Sovereignty of God". This makes it a Republic State means ruling on the basis of Shariah. Now I am in utter confusion. We call Pakistan a democratic country and our leaders bluntly raise the slogans "Sovereignty of People".
My questions from our leader is "Are you telling me something I am never taught"? Why our syllabus is conflicting with practical aspects of leading the country?
My views in context of India:
Being the biggest democracy of the world (as they say it), is it not your duty to prove to the world that "Democracy is the best". How can you show that? Just with the recent economic growth? Is there any reduction in the crimes per capita owing to this super form of leadership? When other big nations ruling on Democracy are failing, how are you going to defend this best form of government? How can you show the fruits and merits of Democracy? Is there anything to learn from the failing governments of say Greece, Portugal, Italy, USA etc.
All insightful views are welcome!