Why should a person rule over others? Four basic reasons are usually given:
1). Nobility. That is, a person should rule because of their heredity. Examples were the Adams family, the Habsburgs, the Kennedys and so forth.
2).Virtue. A person rules due to moral behavior or personal courage. The election of so many corrupt and dishonest people demonstrate the obsolescence of this concept. Where it does exist, it often results in theocracies.
3).Representation. This line of thinking says that because everyone must live under the government, every group should be periodically in control of the reigns of power. Coincidentally, Tom Holland opines that ordinary citizens be randomly added to the House of Lords in today's Independent. A very current tendency, rule on the basis of race, gender or sexual orientation typically plays a large role, especially in urban politics.
4).Qualification. Because of personal talents or education, some are judged to merit office. The main difficulty with this justification is in agreeing what experience or education are a proper preparation. Rightists consider business and military service qualification. Leftists often believe lawyers are supremely prepared for office.
1). Nobility. That is, a person should rule because of their heredity. Examples were the Adams family, the Habsburgs, the Kennedys and so forth.
2).Virtue. A person rules due to moral behavior or personal courage. The election of so many corrupt and dishonest people demonstrate the obsolescence of this concept. Where it does exist, it often results in theocracies.
3).Representation. This line of thinking says that because everyone must live under the government, every group should be periodically in control of the reigns of power. Coincidentally, Tom Holland opines that ordinary citizens be randomly added to the House of Lords in today's Independent. A very current tendency, rule on the basis of race, gender or sexual orientation typically plays a large role, especially in urban politics.
4).Qualification. Because of personal talents or education, some are judged to merit office. The main difficulty with this justification is in agreeing what experience or education are a proper preparation. Rightists consider business and military service qualification. Leftists often believe lawyers are supremely prepared for office.
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