1. Forms of Government
Chapter 1, Section 2

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

3. Governmental Participation
What is the difference between a direct and indirect democracy?
What is the difference between an autocracy and oligarchy?

4. Geographic Distribution
Unitary: means centralized
Federal: power divided between central and local governments
Confederation: an alliance of independent states

5. Legislative and Executive Relations
Separate, but equal---Presidential system
Executive chosen by the legislature and is under their control---Parliamentary