How Do Rulers Gain Power

The means of gaining and maintaining power has been a topic widely debated throughout history, yet there is no definitive answer to how a ruler gains and maintains power. Debates about who makes the best leader have continued from the beginning of time and are even extremely relevant in today's world. Gaining and maintaining power requires more than just one magic word, but hard work, and the continued support of the people. Throughout many examples, it can be proven that rulers gain power through the support of the people. To gain the support of the population, one should prove that they have the best ideas, show that they are the most qualified, and display that they represent the people. To achieve the support of the general population, it is crucial that a ruler shows that they have the best ideas compared to the other candidates. A prime example

When somebody shows that they understand what the public needs and wants, they are going to be able to gain and maintain power much more easily than someone who doesn't understand what the people have been through and what they need. An example of this can be found in Scotland. Ross Finnie is a rural farmer running to become a congressperson in his town. Since the people in the area know Finnie and know that like them, he is a farmer, he has been gaining tremendous support (“Gaining…” P 1). If someone ran for congress that had never farmed and didn’t understand the needs of the people, nobody would support him, and chances are that he wouldn't gain power. In this case, however, Finnie understands the needs of the people in his town and has gained their support. With support from the people, an unlikely candidate is able to gain and maintain power even though they might not have the experience of someone who has ruled before. Having the same ideas as the people has helped Finnie gain and maintain