The Formation of Government

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The Formation of Government Chapter 1, Section 2

Unitary system A government that gives away all key powers to the national or central government

Federal system A government that divides the powers of government between the national and state or provincial governments.

Confederacy A loose union of independent states

Constitution A plan that provides the rules for government

Constitutional government A government in which a constitution has authority to place clearly recognized limits on the power of those who govern

Preamble A statement in the Constitution that sets forth the goals and purposes of government

Politics The effort to control or influence the conduct of policies and government

Industrialized nation A nation with large industries and advanced technology that provides a more comfortable way of life than developing nations

Developing nation A nation only beginning to grow industrially