Gov. Flashcards
1
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Unitary gov.
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Power held by one central government
Example: The United Kingdom of Great Britain
2
Q
Federal gov.
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Power is divided into one central national government and smaller local governments
Example: The United States
3
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Confederate gov.
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A group of independent states typically have limited powers
Example: The first government of the United States (The Confederate States of America)
4
Q
Presidential gov.
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The people elect the executive and the legislative branches
Example: The United States
5
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Parliamentary gov.
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Executive branch is elected by the legislative branch, which is elected by the people
Example: Sweden
