Government Systems and Forms

What is the difference between a system of government and a type or form of government?

• Systems look at how power is shared between the various levels of government, while types or forms of government focus on who holds the power and how the government operates.

• Systems and types of government are the same thing.

• Systems of government focus on who holds the power, while types or forms of government look at how power is shared between levels.

• There is no difference between a system of government and a type or form of government.

In a unitary government, who holds the power?

• The local governments

• The state governments

• The national government

• The people

Which system of government is good for large countries like the United States?

• Confederal system

• Unitary system

• Federal system

• Parliamentary system

Which country has a parliamentary system?

• United States

• Germany

• France

• Britain

What is an advantage of a parliamentary system?

• The people directly choose the executive

• There are more checks and balances between branches

• The executive has more power

• It is easier for the executive to get laws passed

Which system of government did the United States have under the Articles of Confederation?

• Federal system

• Unitary system

• Confederal system

• Parliamentary system

Which country has a unitary system of government?

• Argentina

• India

• Belgium

• Italy

What is the direction of power in a confederal system?

• From the local governments to the national government

• From the national government to the local governments

• Power is shared equally between the levels of government

• There is no power in a confederal system

Which system of government is best suited for smaller countries?

• Confederal system

• Unitary system

• Federal system

• Parliamentary system

What is the role of the Parliament in a parliamentary system?

• To choose the executive

• To pass laws and run education

• To hold all the power

• To protect trade