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The Four Forms Of Government In Plato's The Republic

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In Plato's The Republic, we are introduced to four forms of government, their causes, their reign, and their downfall. These four forms of government are timocracy, oligarchy, democracy, and tyranny. The most intriguing and well-known form to us is perhaps democracy with its rights and said "freedoms". It is best to examine the fine details of the institution that we as Americans, and most importantly as humans, get the privilege to enjoy. Democracy has its humble beginnings, time to govern, and time to be replaced.
Like all forms of government, democracy must start as an idea and make its way into effect. Democracy can be found in nations where poverty and prosperity are both common, such as here in the modern day United States and ancient …show more content…

When a democracy is finally established the people feel as if they have won and their voice is finally heard. Democracy is described as being the son of a stingy oligarchic man who is driven by his unnecessary appetites. A constitution is set up in favor of not just the majority or the minority but for the state as a whole. In a democracy the people are encouraged to think freely and to form opinions on how their government should work or think. Opposition is inevitable in a democracy and different view-points are bound to happen. If one side attempts to shun the ideas of one group because it does not align with their ideals then that should not be welcome. Opposing viewpoints are guaranteed under a democracy and we should not discredit those who do not agree with us. When the people are given the chance to vote they are given an opportunity that only the free may utilize. Voting is perhaps the greatest quality of a free and fair democracy. If the electors vote for someone who is educated, fair, and well-intentioned then they become one step closer to achieving peace and prosperity. If the electors vote for someone who is unfit to hold power then they have put their rights and freedom in grave danger. The unfit will use their power and ability to oppress the people and scrap everything a democracy has

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