1. Types of nation-state governments
Type of government is always determined by a characteristic and is never 100% absolute:
Where decision making power rests
Other levels of governments relationships within the nation-state
How government decisions are enforced
Government and economy mix
Degree of individual freedom

2. Nation-state government relationships
How do the different levels of government (national, state, provincial, county, and city) interact with each other?

3. Nation-state government relationships
Confederate System
Locals governments control decision making over the national government—
Articles of Confederation, Confederate States of America

4. Nation-state government relationships
Unitary System
National or central government has all the key decision making power—
France, Italy, and Great Britain

5. Nation-state government relationships
Federal System
Decision making power is shared between the levels of government
Each level is sovereign in some areas
Written document (constitution) details how power is shared
Canada, Mexico, India, United States of America