This document compares and contrasts dictatorship and democracy forms of government. It defines dictatorship as rule by a single individual or group who make all decisions, while democracy allows all eligible citizens to participate equally in decision making. The document notes some perceived advantages of dictatorship include stable government, less corruption, and efficient responses in emergencies. However, it also notes disadvantages like loss of freedom of choice and potential for citizen oppression. Democracy is said to protect individual freedoms and involve citizens in decision making, but can allow rule by incompetents or the rich. Examples of current dictatorships include Cuba, North Korea, and Saudi Arabia.