Full Idea
Monarchical government has the great advantage that, since public business is guided by a single person, the executive power can operate more speedily.
Gist of Idea
Monarchies can act more quickly, because one person is in charge
Source
Baron de Montesquieu (The Spirit of the Laws (rev. 1757) [1748], 05.10)
A Reaction
Liberal democracies are particularly hopeless at quick action, because so many views have to be heard.
Book Reference
Montesquieu,Baron de: 'Selected Political Writings', ed/tr. Richter,Melvin [Hackett 1990], p.149