GOVERNMENT SYSTEMS

UNITARY SYSTEM Gives all key powers to the national or central government

FEDERAL SYSTEM Divides the powers of government between the national government and state or provincial governments

Discussion Question: What are the major advantages of a federal system of government? Security against concentration of power Participation at more levels of government

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

Discussion Question How important do you think a written constitution is to a democratic form of government?