For many years, it has been argued which government is better-an efficient government or a government that gives equal representation. Although an efficient government has some benefits, a government that gives equal representation is far more beneficial to the citizens of the country. This is proved by two countries in the 1600s that thought an efficient government was better. Philip II was an absolute ruler of Spain for 42 years, and wanted a more efficient government. He believed that the only opinion that mattered was his opinion, and this resulted in many wars and economic issues. Philip was hungry for power and land, so he created The Spanish Armada, which was made up of 130 ships and 20,000 men, and decided to attack England. England