1. UNIT #1 Foundations of U.S. Government CHAPTER #1 Government and the People LESSON #2 Systems and Forms of Government

2. Chapter UNIT #1 Foundations of U.S. Government CHAPTER #1 Government and the People LESSON #2 Systems and Forms of Government Systems of Government -What level of government has power — national or a lesser level, determines the system of government that a nation uses 1. Unitary System All government power is held by the national government Also called centralized Examples: Italy, Great Britain, France 2. Confederate System Most government power is held by the states/provinces Page 1

3. Chapter (continued) A loose alliance of smaller governments States do give up some power in order to form a national government No nations currently use a confederate system 3. Federal System Government power is shared between the national and state/provincial level Examples: U.S., Australia, Germany, India, Mexico Page 2 UNIT #1 Foundations of U.S. Government CHAPTER #1 Government and the People LESSON #2 Systems and Forms of Government

4. Chapter Page 3 Forms of Government -Who has power — individuals or groups, determines the form of government that a nation uses 1. Autocracy A single person holds power Power is usually inherited or kept by force, i.e. dictatorships and monarchies Examples: Saudi Arabia (monarchy), North Korea (dictatorship) UNIT #1 Foundations of U.S. Government CHAPTER #1 Government and the People LESSON #2 Systems and Forms of Government

5. Chapter (continued) 2. Oligarchy A few individuals hold power Wealth and military power usually influence who the oligarchs will be Examples: China, Japan (before and during WWII) 3. Democracy All individuals hold power, usually in the form of voting Example Nations: U.S., Ireland, Australia, many more Page 4 UNIT #1 Foundations of U.S. Government CHAPTER #1 Government and the People LESSON #2 Systems and Forms of Government