Political thinkers and philosophers have given different theories on political institutions and various systems. They have present different theories of government. Mostly six forms of government are suggested: namely, Monarchy, oligarchy, aristocracy, democracy, mobocracy and autocracy or dictatorship and the best is democracy – the golden mean rule. It is the most popular form of government practiced in the world. Two kinds of this system are important: Parliamentary form of government and Presidential form of government, the ‘Westminster model’ and the ‘American model.
Separation of powers is one of the cardinal principles. Fundamental rights and liberties are ensured in both the forms. Electoral system is based on adult franchise and one vote for each individual. Equality before law and rule of law are two important precepts. Parliament is supreme and has the primary function of making laws. Judiciary interprets the law and is the final arbiter. They have the power of judicial review to create the balance of power.
Executive takes care of the governance and is ultimately accountable and answerable to the people. All the three institutions must work within their limits, in order to preserve and protect democracy. We have been grappling with this idea for the last 64 years and still are at a loss. We should realise the importance of democratic system in our lives. No nation can progress without strengthening its political system.
The progress of a nation depends on its system and reflects the psyche of the nation. We are impatient, incompetent and intolerant people. Tolerance is the key to democracy. All the forces must unite together to make Pakistan a progressive and stable modern democratic state.
JAVAID BASHIR
Lahore
this government is better than last governments .
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