How to Mix Monarchy with Democracy. Precepts from Roman History

The article deals with several aspects of the theory mixed government (mixed constitution), given that many scholars, including Max Weber, considered such phenomenon modern political systems as Ceasarism to be a mix monarchy and democracy. In beginning an analysis famous statement from “Roman History” Cassius Dio (who wrote Augustus has “mixed democracy”) is provided. Such terms Ancient Greek demokratia monarchia had very specific meaning during time writing this book, i.e. 220–230 CE. But apart studying peculiarities historical meanings used designate these forms rule what important also how their juxtaposition or mixing was theorized. studies different in interpretations. Briefly, term krasis meant fusion components thus creation new substance qualities homogeneity, while mixis could mean mixture retained distinct existence, though acquiring ability influence each other. second version conceptualizing mixes eventually served basis for checks balances within regime. Thus Dio, one argue, uses rather than — makes his other authors school Second Sophistic because he wants stress form should check balance another form, they not constitute total uniform end th article, conceptual vocabulary tested its felicity describing present day phenomena.