CG.3.2 Systems of Government (Cameron)

Which amendment protects the powers and rights of State Governments?

• 1st Amendment
• 2nd Amendment
• 9th Amendment
• 10th Amendment

In which system of government is power kept mostly at the LOCAL level?

• federal

• unitary

• confederal

• parliamentary

Where is power concentrated in a unitary system of government?

• In the hands of the local governments

• In a single central authority

• Among multiple independent states

• In the hands of the people directly

In a unitary system, who has the ultimate authority to make legislative decisions?

• Local governments

• The central government

• Independent states

• The judiciary

Federalism is the idea that power is...

• Held only by the Federal Government
• Held only by the State Governments
• Shared between Three Branches of Government
• Shared between Federal and State Governments

What is a key feature of a unitary system of government?

• Power is divided between the central and local governments

• Each state has its own constitution

• There is only one level of government that holds significant power

• Power is distributed among many independent states

How does a unitary system of government differ from a federal system?

• In a unitary system, power is concentrated at the local level, while in a federal system, power is shared between the central and local governments.

• In a unitary system, power is concentrated in a single central authority, while in a federal system, power is divided between the central government and constituent states or provinces.

• In a unitary system, there are multiple independent states, while in a federal system, there is only one central government.

• In a unitary system, the judiciary has the ultimate power, while in a federal system, the legislative branch holds the most power.

Which of the following best describes the role of local governments in a unitary system?

• They have the same amount of power as the central government.

• They operate independently of the central government.

• They are primarily administrative and implement central government policies.

• They have the power to make their own laws without central government interference.

True or False: The Federal Government has all of the power and does not have to share power with the states.

• True

• False

What advantage is often cited for unitary systems of government?

• They allow for a high degree of local autonomy.

• They can lead to a more uniform application of laws and policies.

• They provide a clear separation of powers.

• They encourage a strong sense of state or regional identity.