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Communism Communism, political and economic doctrine that aims to replace private property and a profit-based economy with public ownership and communal control of at least the major means of production (e.g., mines, mills, and factories) and the natural Resources of a Society. Communism is thus a form of Socialism—a higher and more advanced form, according … Read more
Concept and meaning Decision making is the process of identifying and selecting a course of action to solve a specific problem. Decision making involves the selection of a course of action from among two or more possible alternatives in order to arrive at a solution for a given problem. Decision-making is an … Read more
Laws, rules, regulations and conscience as source of ethical guidance High ethical standards for the provision of Services and the exercise of authority are a prerequisite if the citizenry is to trust the Public Service. The goal of these general ethical guidelines is to ensure that all State employees are aware of this. … Read more
Fascist Ideology and its global implications Fascism is an effective political ideology whose central theme is the notion of an organically combined national community, exemplified in a belief in ‘strength through unity’. The individual, in a factual sense, is nothing; individual identity must be completely absorbed into the community or social group. To … Read more
System of Government Types of government Features of a Good System of Government Challenges of Government System of Government A system of government is a set of political institutions and norms by which a nation is governed. These institutions and norms define the relationship between different branches of government, as well as the relationship between … Read more
What is Communism? Communism is a political and economic system that seeks to create a classless society in which the major means of production, such as mines and factories, are owned and controlled by the public. The theory of communism was developed by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels in the mid-19th century. Marx and Engels … Read more
What is a Dictatorship? A dictatorship is a form of government in which a single person or small group holds absolute power without effective constitutional limitations. Dictators typically come to power through force or fraud, and they often rule with an iron fist, suppressing dissent and controlling all aspects of life in their country. History … Read more
Totalitarianism Totalitarianism is a form of government characterized by a single-party system, state control of the economy, and a repressive secret police. Totalitarian regimes seek to control all aspects of their citizens’ lives, from their thoughts and beliefs to their daily activities. They often use violence and intimidation to maintain power. Characteristics of Totalitarianism There … Read more
Fascism is a form of far-right, authoritarian ultranationalism characterized by dictatorial power, forcible suppression of opposition, and strong regimentation of society and of the economy. Fascism originated in Italy in the early 20th century and spread to other parts of Europe, including Germany and Spain. It was defeated in World War II, but it has … Read more
Types of Government Government is the system or group of people governing an organized community, usually a state. In the broadest sense, it may refer to any system of social control. In the narrower sense, it refers specifically to the form of government of a particular state. There are many different types of government, but … Read more