A dictatorship is the simplest form of government because it requires nothing more from the people than obedience to the dictates of the dictator. The people don't have to be informed on the issues or evaluate them in the light of some standard, such as a constitution. There wouldn't need to be a constitution because whatever the dictator wants would be done, regardless of any objections. But if a constitution remained, it would be ignored by the dictator anyway, and thus rendered useless.
In a federal republic such as ours, under the rule of law, not the rule of man, the people are responsible for their government. The plan of government must be learned and understood by the people so that they can protect their freedoms. The people have to be alert to any infringement of their rights and take action to remove those threats. The people have to vet their representatives thoroughly to make certain that the rule of law, not the rule of man will be upheld. This requires time, effort, and commitment to this lifestyle that ends only at death.
In today's world the people are just too busy to bother with maintaining a federal republic, and are opting for a dictatorship. It's must easier-doesn't require any thought, study or action on behalf of their country. A dictatorship can be established right under the noses of the people when they are not paying attention, so it's accepted by default, not conscious choice. It's easy, it's simple, and life goes on. A country is changed and transformed from within by the people. A bloodless coup d'etat into a dictatorship.
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