Q2 3.2 Systems of Government

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

• A system of government refers to how power is shared between different levels of government, while a type or form of government refers to who holds the power and how the government operates.

• A system of government refers to who holds the power and how the government operates, while a type or form of government refers to how power is shared between different levels of government.

• A system of government refers to the different branches of government, while a type or form of government refers to the different levels of government.

• A system of government refers to the different levels of government, while a type or form of government refers to the different branches of government.

In a unitary government, where is the power held?

• The power is held by the national government alone.

• The power is held by the state governments.

• The power is shared between the national and state governments.

• The power is shared between the local governments.

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

• Confederal system

• Unitary system

• Federal system

• Parliamentary system

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

• Confederal system

• Unitary system

• Federal system

• Parliamentary system

Which country has a confederal system of government?

• United States

• Germany

• India

• Belgium

Which system of government is used by Britain, France, and Italy?

• Confederal system

• Unitary system

• Federal system

• Parliamentary system

In a parliamentary system, who chooses the chief executive?

• The voters

• The legislative branch

• The local governments

• The national government

What is an advantage of a parliamentary system?

• Direct choice of the executive by the people

• Strong checks and balances between branches

• Easier passage of laws by the executive

• Greater power for local governments

Which system of government is about choosing an executive for the country?

• Confederal system

• Unitary system

• Federal system

• Parliamentary system

What was the original system of government in the United States under the Articles of Confederation?

• Confederal system

• Unitary system

• Federal system

• Parliamentary system