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What is a unitary government?

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

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

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

• A government in which the people have supreme power

Which country is the best example of a unitary government?

• United States

• Germany

• Great Britain

• India

What is a federal government?

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

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

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

• A government in which the people have supreme power

Which country is the best example of a federal government?

• United States

• Germany

• Great Britain

• India

What is a confederate government?

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

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

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

• A government in which the people have supreme power

Which organization is the best example of a confederate government?

• European Union (EU)

• United Nations (UN)

• North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

• World Trade Organization (WTO)

What is an authoritarian form of government?

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

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

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

• A government in which the people have no rights

Which country is an example of an authoritarian government?

• United States

• Germany

• North Korea

• Canada

What is a democracy?

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

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

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

• A government in which supreme power rests with the people

What is a presidential government?

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

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

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

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