Distribution of Power in Government

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A group of states that come together for a common purpose. They control a weak, central government.

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Confederation

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I am a word to describe a system of government where the laws and decisions are made at one level. The central government controls the weaker states. Power is not shared between states. Who am I?

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Unitary

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Voting is not common, there is a small government with not many people involved in decision making. Which system is being described? Options: Unitary, Federal, Confederation

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Unitary

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Who has the power in a Unitary system?

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One central government

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Who has the power in a Confederation system?

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A group of independent states join together and give limited powers to a common government.

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Who has the power in a Federal system? Options: One central government does! , Power is shared between the central government and the smaller states, A group of independent states join together and give limited powers to a common government.

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Power is shared between the central government and the smaller states

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Which government system is described by the involvement of local, state, and national governments, each having their own law? Options: Unitary, Federal, Confederation

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Federal

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Which government system has a WEAK central government and is very rare? Options: Unitary, Federal, Confederation

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Confederation

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Power is divided between central and regional authorities. This is an example of which government type? Options: Unitary, Federal, Confederation

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Federal

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Rare form of government. Weak national government. Different laws in each state or territory. Which systems is being described?

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Confederation