SYSTEMS AND FORMS OF GOVERNMENT
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SYSTEMS AND FORMS OF GOVERNMENT
VocabularyQuestionsSystems of GovernmentForms of GovernmentSummary Strengths and
Weaknesses Systems T chartForms T chart
Unitary GovernmentConfederation GovernmentFederal SystemAutocracyOligarchyDemocracyDirect DemocracyRepresentative Democracy
How are the systems of government different?
What are the similarities and differences between an autocracy and an oligarchy?
How are direct and representative democracies different?
Create two T Charts. One should show the strengths
and weaknesses of each system of government.
One should show the strengths and weakness of each form of government.
Strengths Weaknesses
Unitary Centralized government makes
for less of a bureaucracy.
Too much power within the national
government.
Confederate The independent states are closer to the people and can
better represent their interests.
A weak central government can not properly perform its
duties.
Federal A balance of power between the
national (federal) and local
governments.
The balance of power creates a
bureaucracy.
Strengths Weaknesses
Autocracy Centralization of power makes for an
efficient system.
Citizens are at the mercy of the
absolute ruler.
Oligarchy The small group can check each others
power.
Citizens are not represented.
Democracy Power rests with the people. Their
interests are well represented.
The democratic system is not
efficient.