Forms of Government Chapter 1, Section 2
Classifying Governments (p. 15) The three tools of measurement: 1. Who can participate in the governing process 2. Geographic distribution of power within the state 3. Relationship between the legislative and executive branches
Governmental Participation What is the difference between a direct and indirect democracy? What is the difference between an autocracy and oligarchy?
Geographic Distribution Unitary: means centralized Federal: power divided between central and local governments Confederation: an alliance of independent states
Legislative and Executive Relations Separate, but equal---Presidential system Executive chosen by the legislature and is under their control---Parliamentary