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