Autocracy- Most governments in history did not allow regular citizens to have any power or rights.
- In any non-democratic government, the people cannot vote. Examples: - Imperial Dynasties, like Ancient China - Hammurabi's Babylonia - European Kingdoms - Modern day North Korea - Modern day Saudi Arabia |
Democracy- Democracy allows citizens to have power and rights.
- In a Democracy, people can vote. - Democracies have procedures that allow for governments to change without violence. - Democracies aren't perfect. Democracies rely on the actions of citizens. Examples: - U.S.A. - Canada - South Africa - Sweden - Ancient Greece |