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GOVERNMENT SYSTEMS
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UNITARY SYSTEM Gives all key powers to the national or central government
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FEDERAL SYSTEM Divides the powers of government between the national government and state or provincial governments
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Discussion Question: What are the major advantages of a federal system of government? Security against concentration of power Participation at more levels of government
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Constitutions and Governments
Constitution is a plan that provides the rules for government Whether written or unwritten, a constitution organizes the structure of gov Constitution sets out goals and purposes of gov as well as ideals shared by the people Constitution s provide the supreme law for states and their governments
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Discussion Question How important do you think a written constitution is to a democratic form of government?
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