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Single Idea 19986

[catalogued under 24. Political Theory / C. Ruling a State / 2. Leaders / b. Monarchy]

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)

Book Reference

Montesquieu,Baron de: 'Selected Political Writings', ed/tr. Richter,Melvin [Hackett 1990], p.149


A Reaction

Liberal democracies are particularly hopeless at quick action, because so many views have to be heard.