SSCG1 Review

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What is a unitary government?

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A government in which all powers are held by a single central agency.

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Which country is the best example of a unitary government? Options: United States, Germany, Great Britain, India

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Great Britain

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What is a federal government?

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A government in which power is divided between a central government and lower levels of government.

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Which country is the best example of a federal government? Options: United States, Germany, Great Britain, India

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United States

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What is a confederate government?

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An alliance of independent states with a central government that handles assigned matters.

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Which organization is the best example of a confederate government? Options: European Union (EU), United Nations (UN), North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), World Trade Organization (WTO)

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European Union (EU)

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What is an authoritarian form of government?

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A government in which the people have no rights.

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Which country is an example of an authoritarian government? Options: United States, Germany, North Korea, Canada

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North Korea

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What is a democracy?

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A government in which supreme power rests with the people.

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What is a presidential government?

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A government in which the executive and legislative powers are separate and independent.