Monarchy
Monarchy Pros and Cons, Advantages and disadvantages in overview. Pros and Cons List
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National feeling of the people is stronger
Performs only representative tasks
Symbolizes values and traditions. Unity in diversity and symbolizes security
Outdated form of government, does not fit into modern society
Consistency of the head of state
Paid from tax revenues
good for tourism
the population has no voting rights
Cultural support
Not all designated successors are necessarily competent
...You can make better decisions much faster
Elite Government
Protects democracy (see Spain 1981)
Very high cost, only for representative tasks.
so beautiful kitschy and romantic, with princes and princesses
ugly outfits
Lifelong preparation for the office
oppression of the population and capitalism
...Promotes art and culture
Undemocratic form of government
releases economic forces (own activities, tourism, devotional objects, foundations.) better cost / benefit calculation
the riddle of the monarchy is very difficult to understand
The royals have such cute dogs
Successor is chosen based on family and not qualifications.
Social morality is more likely to be maintained
When disintegrating, chaos reigns in the country
...Head of state is not a party man
the monarchy only came into being because many years ago one person thought that he was better than the others.
Care for creation Responsible for future generations
reminds too much of adolf
Can plan ahead longer than a few years until the next election period when newly elected politicians undo the work of the previous government
Monarchs do not protect against world wars, see World War 1
Addresses human psyche
Decisions are decided only by the royals
...Builds bridges to the neighbors (partly family ties)
Royal family is considered a role model and can also leave bad impressions
Brings shine to everyday life
expensive
Contact point for concerns and needs of the population (petitions)
The value equality and the system (hereditary) monarchy intersect.
The royals are a status symbol of the British monarchy.
higher taxes
...Promotes integration in Europe (European family)
Not really modern
The Queen is immortal
Noble houses represent the exact opposite of fairness
Really cares about own people and country, unlike elected politicians, who only lie about election promises, which they then do not fulfill anyway.
Abuse of power possible & head easier to manipulate
Promotes respect and loyalty
Marriage policy, no marriage for love
...Lead charities
Danger of the emergence of a dictatorship
Symbolizes strength, justice, order and unity. Honor, respect, loyalty and fidelity take on new meaning
Ancestry blood decides the position instead of skills, personality and ability: This is incredibly backwards.
When the king decides something there will never be a dispute
One is suppressed
You don't need a new queen for a long time because the old one will live for more than 100 years anyway
We no longer need
...A monarch is incorruptible.
can exploit the land
Represents the country
The role model function of the royals can backfire
the ruler is independent and can commit himself completely to the people without regard to lobbyists. Think of kings like those of Württemberg.
The royals have great potential for scandal (see Epstein + Andrew), which in the long run could lead to a deterioration of the image of the entire kingdom.
With a monarchy, enmities can be buried through marriage policy
More modern thinking.
...no faction fights possible
The monarchy costs the people millions in taxes that could be much better invested in a republic (internet, transportation, cheaper prices)
less chaos
Queen has no inclusion
Should rule absolutely. Not like in England but like a Prussian in Prussia.
Are then but a bit too bloody for me
To a colorful Germany, also belongs a parliamentary monarchy!
Fewer sensational and tall tales on the illustrated magazine market
...A monarch unifies the country and the people. E.g. since Prussia (Frederick 2) freedom of religion, freedom of the press, freedom of speech, etc.. Protects the country and the people
not politically representative, as there are no elections for the monarchs and the house of lords - "right of succession
Suppression
Monarchs are usually not very inventive
A monarchy provides a clear order and a sense of continuity. A monarchy can be a unifying symbol for a country or region
Dictatorship is bad
Contacts with government (influencing policy)
Ineligible despite representative position
...Decisions could be made faster
The monarchy is outdated - it is not representative of the people and does not reflect the changing world.
The monarchs are rich
Monarchies are often associated with corruption
Monarchs care more about the people
very outdated and just makes us fall back into history
More money revenue from merchandise (souvenirs)
Very outdated
...Freedom of expression
I need to make a project for it
Return to faith
A federal president is a head of state from the people. In the 21st century, it must be possible without a monarchy
Honesty
Political independence of the monarch
...Federal presidents or similar are meaningless unknown persons abroad
Everyone in every country knows the royal families of the other countries. Hardly anyone abroad knows our Federal President
Rolemodel
through their role, which lasts for decades, they improve their decisions and learn to represent the interests of their people in the best possible way
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