Rome itself shifted between elaborate elected authorities and emperors. Both administrations were capable of acting as legitimate governments. The structure of an authority does not dictate its relative quality. Be that as it may, a well intentioned government is best established with fundamental civil liberties and individual rights in mind. The United States, a liberal democracy, provides for these fundamental protections. Scandinavian countries, on the other hand, take another step, promoting social democracy — government with the goal of providing for the social needs (education, health, welfare) of citizens. Neither system is superior by
Rome itself shifted between elaborate elected authorities and emperors. Both administrations were capable of acting as legitimate governments. The structure of an authority does not dictate its relative quality. Be that as it may, a well intentioned government is best established with fundamental civil liberties and individual rights in mind. The United States, a liberal democracy, provides for these fundamental protections. Scandinavian countries, on the other hand, take another step, promoting social democracy — government with the goal of providing for the social needs (education, health, welfare) of citizens. Neither system is superior by