Government Systems and Powers

The video tutorial covers three systems of government: confederal, unitary, and federal. Initially, the United States operated under a confederal system, where states held more power than the central government, as seen in the Articles of Confederation. The Federalists proposed a unitary system with a strong central government, leading to the creation of the Constitution. However, a compromise was reached, resulting in a federal system where power is shared between the central and state governments. This system balances power, preventing either level from becoming too dominant.

Which system of government was initially adopted by the United States?

• Monarchy

• Federal

• Confederal

• Unitary

What was a major weakness of the central government under the Articles of Confederation?

• It had strong control over the states

• It could not support a military

• It had the power to tax

• It could enforce its own laws

Which group favored a unitary system of government in the United States?

• Anti-Federalists

• Federalists

• Confederates

• Monarchists

In a unitary system, where is most of the power concentrated?

• State governments

• Regional governments

• Local governments

• Central government

What was the compromise system adopted by the United States?

• Confederal

• Unitary

• Monarchical

• Federal

In a federal system, what type of powers do both the central and state governments share?

• Concurrent powers

• Reserved powers

• Inherited powers

• Expressed powers

Which system of government ensures that neither the central government nor the states become too powerful?

• Confederal

• Unitary

• Federal

• Monarchical

What is a characteristic of a confederal system?

• Strong central government

• Central government controls all aspects

• Weak state governments

• State governments have more power

Which system of government was favored by the Anti-Federalists?

• Unitary

• Confederal

• Monarchical

• Federal

What is the main feature of a unitary system?

• Power is shared equally

• Central government is weak

• Central government holds most power

• State governments are independent