1. Forms of Government
SS6CG1 The student will compare and contrast various forms of government.
a. Describe the ways government systems distribute power: unitary, confederation, and federal.

2. Unitary
A strong central authority controls many states or regional authorities. This DOES NOT always mean one person is in charge! (Cuba)

3. Unitary
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4. Unitary
You have one minute to think of and write down any “Buzz Words” that may help you remember what a UNITARY government is.

5. Confederation
A voluntary group of nations that make their own laws and form a WEAK central government. They usually have a common goal. (European Union)

6. Confederation
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7. Confederation
You have one minute to think of and write down any “Buzz Words” that may help you remember what a Confederation is.

8. Federal
Power to make laws is SHARED between one central authority and several regional authorities. (United States)

9. Federal
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10. Federal
You have one minute to think of and write down any “Buzz Words” that may help you remember what a Federation is.

11. Distribution of Power Continuum
At the bottom of your page, draw this continuum and place the three forms of government where they belong on it.