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Government Distribution of Power

Essential Question

Unitary

Central Government has ALL the power

Central Government can give power to lower levels like States/local governments but...

This power can be taken away at any time

Advantages:

- easy to settle problems - no interference with the lower levels.

- easy to know who makes the decisions

- allows for a more unified country

Disadvantages:

- Central government might not have all the answers to the problems or issues.

- Might not be able to handle all of the problems.

Examples: United Kingdom and Cuba

Confederation

States have more power than the central government

A Confederation is a small group of states or communities that come together to help solve common problems

Usually formed with a treaty that may have a constitution

Participants are equal and must meet before taking action

Usually this is the first step toward creating a more powerful government

partnership

Advantages:

- members can choose the best option or decision for local issues

Disadvantages:

- have been unsuccessful in the past

- less unified

- do not have to agree with other laws

Examples: British Commonwealth Nations and the European Union

Federal

Has a constitution

Central Government shares power with the lower levels (States)

Power cannot be taken from the lower levels

Advantages:

- States/local governments can solve problems while the central government focuses on bigger issues

- "Check" each other for bad decisions

- Efficient way to manage

- Many opportunities for citizens to participate

Disadvantages

- Confusion on roles/who has what power

- Less unified

- Each state/local government have different laws

- Slow to process or pass an amendment

Examples: United States and Germany, Russia, Canada, Australia, Brazil, Mexico

2. How do government systems distribute power?

Ticket Out the Door:

- How did you contribute to your group?

- Do you think you were a good group member, why or why not?

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