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Government SystemsGovernment Systems
Unitary, Confederation, Federal
Unit 12 Notes
Unitary, Confederation, Federal
Unit 12 Notes
What is a government system?
What is a government system? Every country has a government that is
set up in it own distinct way. One thing that a country has to decide
on is how to organize its government and distribute its power.
There are 3 main ways governments spread their power: 1. unitary 2. confederation3. federal
Every country has a government that is set up in it own distinct way.
One thing that a country has to decide on is how to organize its government and distribute its power.
There are 3 main ways governments spread their power: 1. unitary 2. confederation3. federal
Unitary GovernmentUnitary Government
The central government possesses most of the decision-making power and authority. operates all levels of government in the
country assigns power to state & local government
The central government possesses most of the decision-making power and authority. operates all levels of government in the
country assigns power to state & local government
Examples of Unitary Governments
Examples of Unitary Governments
Many countries in the world are run this way. Western Hemisphere: Cuba & Bolivia Europe: United Kingdom & France
Unitary is not the structure of the US government. Our Congress does not have the power to dissolve state legislatures or appoint governors.
Many countries in the world are run this way. Western Hemisphere: Cuba & Bolivia Europe: United Kingdom & France
Unitary is not the structure of the US government. Our Congress does not have the power to dissolve state legislatures or appoint governors.
Unitary Governments of Unitary Governments of the Worldthe World
Unitary Governments of Unitary Governments of the Worldthe World
Questions to ConsiderQuestions to Consider
How is power distributed in a unitary government?
How is power distributed in a unitary government?
Questions to ConsiderQuestions to Consider
How is power distributed in a unitary government? A central government assigns power and duties to
the smaller units of government within the country.
How is power distributed in a unitary government? A central government assigns power and duties to
the smaller units of government within the country.
Questions to ConsiderQuestions to Consider
How is power distributed in a unitary government? A central government assigns power and duties to
the smaller units of government within the country.
True or False: In a unitary government, the national government could remove the governor of a state and pick a new one.
How is power distributed in a unitary government? A central government assigns power and duties to
the smaller units of government within the country.
True or False: In a unitary government, the national government could remove the governor of a state and pick a new one.
Questions to ConsiderQuestions to Consider
How is power distributed in a unitary government? A central government assigns power and duties to
the smaller units of government within the country.
True or False: In a unitary government, the national government could remove the governor of a state and pick a new one. True
How is power distributed in a unitary government? A central government assigns power and duties to
the smaller units of government within the country.
True or False: In a unitary government, the national government could remove the governor of a state and pick a new one. True
Questions to ConsiderQuestions to Consider
How is power distributed in a unitary government? A central government assigns power and duties to
the smaller units of government within the country.
True or False: In a unitary government, the national government could remove the governor of a state and pick a new one. True
France, UK, Bolivia, and Cuba – what do these countries have in common?
How is power distributed in a unitary government? A central government assigns power and duties to
the smaller units of government within the country.
True or False: In a unitary government, the national government could remove the governor of a state and pick a new one. True
France, UK, Bolivia, and Cuba – what do these countries have in common?
Questions to ConsiderQuestions to Consider
How is power distributed in a unitary government? A central government assigns power and duties to
the smaller units of government within the country.
True or False: In a unitary government, the national government could remove the governor of a state and pick a new one. True
France, UK, Bolivia, and Cuba – what do these countries have in common? They all have unitary government systems.
How is power distributed in a unitary government? A central government assigns power and duties to
the smaller units of government within the country.
True or False: In a unitary government, the national government could remove the governor of a state and pick a new one. True
France, UK, Bolivia, and Cuba – what do these countries have in common? They all have unitary government systems.
Confederation GovernmentsConfederation Governments
Some countries agree that they would be better able to solve problems or provide help if they worked together.
They might sign a treaty or a constitution under which the countries agree to defend each other, trade with each other, use a common currency, etc. This is called a confederation government.
Membership is usually voluntary & a country can decide to leave at any time.
Some countries agree that they would be better able to solve problems or provide help if they worked together.
They might sign a treaty or a constitution under which the countries agree to defend each other, trade with each other, use a common currency, etc. This is called a confederation government.
Membership is usually voluntary & a country can decide to leave at any time.
Confederation GovernmentsConfederation Governments
Not commonly found among governments in the 21st century because there are several problems with them. often have little power because a high
percentage of members must agree to decisions made
individual countries can veto decisions changes in the constitution requires all members
to agree Confederations generally have a weak
central government.
Not commonly found among governments in the 21st century because there are several problems with them. often have little power because a high
percentage of members must agree to decisions made
individual countries can veto decisions changes in the constitution requires all members
to agree Confederations generally have a weak
central government.
Example: Commonwealth of Nations
Example: Commonwealth of Nations
Australia is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. This is a very weak association of
member countries that were once part of the British empire.
Some recognize the Queen as the head of state; others do not.
It works to promote trade & solutions to common problems among members but cannot force members to do things.
Australia is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. This is a very weak association of
member countries that were once part of the British empire.
Some recognize the Queen as the head of state; others do not.
It works to promote trade & solutions to common problems among members but cannot force members to do things.
Questions to Consider:Questions to Consider:
What is one problem with a confederation government?
What is one problem with a confederation government?
Questions to Consider:Questions to Consider:
What is one problem with a confederation government? The central government can create laws
but might not be able to enforce them.
What is one problem with a confederation government? The central government can create laws
but might not be able to enforce them.
Questions to Consider:Questions to Consider:
What is one problem with a confederation government? The central government can create laws
but might not be able to enforce them. In a confederation, government power
lies with the
What is one problem with a confederation government? The central government can create laws
but might not be able to enforce them. In a confederation, government power
lies with the
Questions to Consider:Questions to Consider:
What is one problem with a confederation government? The central government can create laws
but might not be able to enforce them. In a confederation, government power
lies with the governments of the member
countries/states.
What is one problem with a confederation government? The central government can create laws
but might not be able to enforce them. In a confederation, government power
lies with the governments of the member
countries/states.
Federal GovernmentFederal Government
In a federal form of government, power is divided between a central government & small divisions, such as states.
A document (such as a constitution) may describe the rights, responsibilities, and duties of the central government & the states.
Central government can be powerful, but it does not have the ability to dissolve states or choose state leaders.
In a federal form of government, power is divided between a central government & small divisions, such as states.
A document (such as a constitution) may describe the rights, responsibilities, and duties of the central government & the states.
Central government can be powerful, but it does not have the ability to dissolve states or choose state leaders.
Australia’s Federal SystemAustralia’s Federal System The 6 states in Australia represent the 6
British colonies that joined to create the Commonwealth of Australia. There are also 2 territories. Power is split between the central government
and the states. The Constitution of Australia is the law of the
land. It defines how power is shared between national,
state, & local governments.
The 6 states in Australia represent the 6 British colonies that joined to create the Commonwealth of Australia. There are also 2 territories. Power is split between the central government
and the states. The Constitution of Australia is the law of the
land. It defines how power is shared between national,
state, & local governments.
The first constitution gave the government the right to pass laws on certain subjects & allowed the states to keep all other lawmaking rights. federal government: military & agreements
with other countries state governments: education & state police
The first constitution gave the government the right to pass laws on certain subjects & allowed the states to keep all other lawmaking rights. federal government: military & agreements
with other countries state governments: education & state police
Questions to Consider:Questions to Consider:
How does a federal system of government divide power?
How does a federal system of government divide power?
Questions to Consider:Questions to Consider:
How does a federal system of government divide power? between the central government and
smaller units such as states
How does a federal system of government divide power? between the central government and
smaller units such as states
Questions to Consider:Questions to Consider:
How does a federal system of government divide power? between the central government and
smaller units such as states What defines the rights,
responsibilities, & duties of the central & state governments?
How does a federal system of government divide power? between the central government and
smaller units such as states What defines the rights,
responsibilities, & duties of the central & state governments?
Questions to Consider:Questions to Consider:
How does a federal system of government divide power? between the central government and
smaller units such as states What defines the rights,
responsibilities, & duties of the central & state governments? a constitution
How does a federal system of government divide power? between the central government and
smaller units such as states What defines the rights,
responsibilities, & duties of the central & state governments? a constitution