Comparing Government Systems

Which type of government system centralizes power in a single, national government?

• Federal

• Unitary

• Confederal

• Democratic

In which type of government system do independent states hold the majority of power?

• Federal

• Unitary

• Confederal

• Parliamentary

Which of the following is a characteristic of a federal government system?

• Power is centralized in a single government

• States can leave the union at any time

• Power is shared between national and regional governments

• Only the central government has authority

Which country is an example of a unitary government system?

• United States

• Germany

• France

• Canada

What is a key feature of a confederal government?

• Centralized decision-making

• Uniform policies across the country

• States maintain most of their sovereignty

• Shared power between national and regional governments

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a unitary government?

• Quick decision-making

• Consistent laws throughout the country

• Decentralized power

• Central government can create or abolish lower levels of government

Which of the following is an example of a federal government system?

• Japan

• United Kingdom

• Canada

• France

In a confederal system, what is the role of the central government?

• It has complete control over the states

• It has limited power and depends on states for resources

• It can abolish state governments

• It enforces uniform policies across all states

Which of the following best describes a federal government?

• Power is held by independent states

• Power is centralized in a single government

• Power is shared between national and regional governments

• Power is held by a monarch

Which of the following is a characteristic of a unitary government?

• States have significant autonomy

• Central government can create or abolish lower levels of government

• Power is shared between national and regional governments

• States can leave the union at any time