What is the most effective political system?
Note that this is not intended to debate the ethics behind a system, merely the relative effectiveness of it.
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Historically any representative republic. The first really successful country in my opinion was Rome during the renneissance - though it sucked for many people still, and I think all things considered, Western society is far better for the vast majority than anything we've had so far. Side: Democracy so far
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They all have their ups and downs. I would have to say a direct democracy. You wouldn't have two parties fighting for power, you would have elected individuals not affected by lobbyists or special interest groups that would then vote on proposals from the president and such. Side: Democracy so far
I'm surprised. You're saying those are political systems? And that they work well historically? I'm saying that they operate like political systems, with the leaders of each respective religion issuing edicts that the followers are expected to obey, and often at the penalty of social repercussions if they do not. I measure effectiveness in the ability of the system to survive and spread. Side: Democracy so far
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