Unitary, Federal, and Confederal

In which system do local governments have the LEAST political power?

Which system of government shares power between the central and local governments?

In which system of government does the central government hold all of the power?

Which system does this describe? "A voluntary association of independent states that agree to some limitations of freedom in order to reach a common goal?

Describe how power is distributed

*Unitary

*Federal

*Confederation

Which of the following best describes a government that balances power between states and the national level?

• Federal

• Confederal

• All

• Unitary

 Those aiming for a confederal system of government would be most interested in preserving which of the following?

• Keeping power in the hands of each state, and granting only limited powers to a national government

• Nationwide unity

• A strong, centralized government with limited states' rights

• Oversight at a national level that determines taxes, family law and criminal punishment

 Which of the following is a feature of a unitary system of government?

• Each region can decide what's best for itself, with minor national oversight

• Each region generally abides by the same laws.

• Regions can determine many of their own laws, while the federal government determines many as well.

• A region creates all of its own laws, even if they conflict with the federal government.

Led by a king or queen.

• Dictatorship

• Monarchy

Which of the following describes typical characteristics of federal states?

• A centralized government and strong centripetal forces
• A fragmented land area and a single ethnic group
• A small land area and high population density
• A compact shape and a primate city
• A large land area and multiple ethnic groups