Government Systems and Forms

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 France?

• 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

Which country has a unitary system of government?

• United States

• France

• India

• Belgium