Forms of Government

I. Geographical Distribution of Power

A. Unitary - all power belongs to single, central government.

B. Federal - power is divided between a central and local governments.

C. Confederate - all power belongs to local governments.

II. Relationship between Legislative and Executive

1. Presidential - Legislative and Executive branches are chosen separately.

2. Parliamentary - Executive branch is chosen from among the Legislative branch.

PresidentCongress

Parliament Prime Minister

Voters

Voters

II. Number of Participants

1. Democracy - authority rests with the people.

2. Dictatorship - authority rests with a single ruler

  Botswana Germany Cuba Egypt France Brazil Turkey U.S.

Unitary x   x x x   x  

Federal   x       x   x

Confederacy                

                 

Presidential         x x   x

Parliamentary x x   x     x  

                 

Democracy x x   x x x x x

Dictatorship     x