SS.7.CG.3.2- Systems of Government

What is the primary purpose of having a system of government within a nation?

• To organize sports events

• To manage the distribution of resources

• To organize decision-making power

• To promote cultural activities

In which system of government does the central government have the power to make decisions affecting all states?

• Federal

• Unitary

• Confederate

• Parliamentary

Which system of government allows states to retain significant power while still being part of a collective defense or currency system?

• Unitary

• Confederate

• Federal

• Parliamentary

How does a federal system of government distribute power?

• It allows states to govern independently without a central authority

• It divides power equally among all citizens

• It shares power between the central government and the states

• It gives all power to the national government

What distinguishes a parliamentary government from a presidential system?

• The president has no responsibility to the voters

• The prime minister is responsible to the legislature

• The president is chosen by the legislature

• The prime minister is elected by the people

A system of government defines how states work together with _____________ to achieve common goals.

• local governments

• national leadership

• citizens