In this system of government, the majority of the power lies in individual state governments loosely connected by a weak central government.

The States have the majority of the power.

In this system of government, power is shared between a strong central government and strong state governments.

What system of government does this picture represent?

(The Central Government has the majority of the power.)

What system of government does this picture represent?

(Power Shared between Central and State Gov't)

Where does the power lie in a unitary government?

Where does the power lie in a confederal government?

Where does the power lie in a federal government?

How is a unitary system of government different from a federal system of government?

A system of government where the majority of power is given to state governments and they are tied together by a very weak central government.

A system of government where power is shared between state and federal/central levels of government. 

A system of government where all the power to rule is in ONE place at the top central/national/federal level of government.

From 1861-1865, the United States had a Civil War. 11 Southern States seceded, or left, the Union (the National government that connects all the states).

After leaving, MOST of the power to make everyday laws stayed with each of the 11 STATES themselves rather than the federal government.

What system of government does this most closely match up with?

In the United States, the National government makes laws in Washington D.C. that the whole country has to follow. However, each state in the U.S. makes its own laws as well. Many laws in New York are different than laws in Florida. People in New York have to follow the laws made in Washington D.C. and in New York, but not the laws in Florida.

In other words, the powers are shared between the federal and state government in this system.

What system of government does this most closely match up with?

In The Hunger Games Trilogy, there are 13 districts with their own local governments. However, each district DOESN’T HAVE ANY REAL POWER.

All of the decisions that affect the country of Panem are made by the Central government that rules over the whole country and has all the power. What system of government does this most closely match up with?

What type of government is this?

The citizens of these countries are generally strongly religious and the ruling leader is also often the religious leader of the county.

What type of government is this?

No one is in control.

What type of government is ruled by a few people. They could be wealthy families, religious or military leaders.

What type of government is this?

A king or a queen gets their power from birth, and they will likely give their power to their children.

When citizens have no control and everything is controlled by one leader.

What is the term for a type of government in which one person possesses unlimited power?

Kayla sat in the meeting hall and listened to the different candidates for her state's open Senate seat. The candidates debated about their positions on issues. When Election Day came along, she voted for the candidate she thought would best serve her community’s interests. What form of government does Kayla have?

Who has the most power in a unitary system?

This diagram shows two different forms of government. Which statement completes the diagram?

Which government system gives states the most power?

What do an absolute monarchy and an autocracy have in common?

Every citizen is given an equal vote in government and together everyone makes all of the important decisions.

King or queen has total control over the country.

Norway adopted a written constitution in 1814. A hereditary king or queen acts as its head of state. The king or queen holds symbolic power and represents Norway in state ceremonies. They have no real power.

An example of this form of government is the United States. Citizens elect representatives at the national, state, and local levels of government to make decisions on their behalf.

Florida voters (the people) decide directly on amendments to the state constitution by voting yes or no, this is an example of ____.

Read each Scenario and identify which Form of government is being described.

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This small country is led by the Pope, the head of the Catholic Church.

This form of government has a king who has inherited the power to run the county from his parents. Which form of government is being represented?

Which form of government has a religious leader that rules the country, and laws are based on the beliefs of the religion?

Which system of government creates a loose union of states that rule themselves but come together when needed.

But, the States have the majority of the power.