Dictatorship
Single Person in Control
Dictatorship is...
Dictatorship is when a single person or group exercises supreme power based on its control of the military and police. Dictators tend to resort to force or fraud to gain political power. They maintain this power through the use of intimidation and terror. Individual liberty is noticeable by its absence. Dictatorship emphasizes duties hierarchy and lays stress on the state, which is normally established into a totalitarian state.
Here are some examples of dictators...
Adolph Hitler
Hitler ruled Germany in 1933-1945.
Raul Castro
Castro ruled Cuba from 2006 to present.
Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz
Aziz ruled Mauritania from 2008 to present.
Pro's and Con's
Pro's
Faster form of government
A lot of progression goes towards a cause
No argument in the government
There is no one to contradict your choices
The leader has full control and ultimate power
Con's
Power can be used to abuse citizens who oppose the dictator
Dictators face serious legitimacy problems
Loss of freedom for citizens
The dictator may choose to keep the wealth of the country to himself while the quality of life of entire population suffers.