1. Forms of Government

2. I.Geographical Distribution of Power A.Unitary - all power belongs to single, central government. B.Federal - power is divided between a central and local governments. C.Confederate - all power belongs to local governments.

3. II.Relationship between Legislative and Executive 1.Presidential - Legislative and Executive branches are chosen separately. 2.Parliamentary - Executive branch is chosen from among the Legislative branch. PresidentCongress ParliamentPrime Minister Voters

4. II.Number of Participants 1.Democracy - authority rests with the people. 2.Dictatorship - authority rests with a single ruler

5. BotswanaGermanyCubaEgyptFranceBrazilTurkeyU.S. Unitaryx xxx x Federal x x x Confederacy Presidential xx x Parliamentaryxx x x Democracyxx xxxxx Dictatorship x