Understanding Government Systems and Their Structures

The video explains different systems of government, including unitary, confederation, federation, and parliamentary systems. It discusses how these systems distribute power between central and state governments, and how they function to achieve national goals. Each system has unique characteristics, such as centralized power in unitary systems, shared power in federations, and legislative dominance in parliamentary systems.

What is the primary purpose of a system of government within a nation?

• To reduce the population

• To organize decision-making power

• To increase the wealth of the nation

• To eliminate political parties

In a unitary government, who holds the majority of the power?

• Local governments

• The central government

• Individual citizens

• International organizations

Which of the following best describes a confederation?

• A single state with no central government

• A monarchy with absolute power

• A group of states with a weak central government

• A strong central government with weak states

Which system of government allows states to maintain their own laws and leaders?

• Unitary

• Parliamentary

• Federation

• Confederation

What is a key characteristic of a federation?

• States have no power

• Power is shared between states and a central government

• The central government can override state laws

• There is no central government

What is the role of the central government in a federation?

• To make laws determining how states govern

• To act as a ceremonial figurehead

• To eliminate state governments

• To take power from the states

In which system is the central government unable to take power from the states?

• Parliamentary

• Federation

• Confederation

• Unitary

In a parliamentary government, who has authority over the executive branch?

• The legislative branch

• The prime minister

• The military

• The judicial branch

How is a prime minister chosen in a parliamentary system?

• By the judicial branch

• By the executive branch

• By the legislative branch

• By a national election

What is a common goal of all systems of government?

• To achieve common goals through national leadership

• To increase taxes

• To eliminate state governments

• To reduce the power of the central government