Unit One: Types of Governments/Economic Systems

Federalism is form of government that divides powers between the national and state governments.

A unitary government gives all key powers to the national or central government.

Economics is the description and analysis of the production, distribution and consumption of goods and services. 

A political community that occupies a definite territory and has an organized government. 

A group of people united by bonds of race, language, custom, tradition and sometimes religion. 

A confederation is a strong union of independent states.

Majority rule with minority rights is a principle of:

What should governments provide to its citizens?

Under a Social Contract, people surrender to the state the power needed to maintain order in return for protection.

Which is not a key principle of Socialism?

A key principle of democracy is:

A state without government and laws. 

An economic system in which the government controls the factors of production. 

The supreme absolute authority within territorial boundaries.

An example of a Confederation is:

Divine Right, is the idea that leaders are chosen by the electorate.

Which is not a key principle of Capitalism:

The United States has what type of economy?

Government regulates private enterprise.

The government should provide economic assistance and security to its citizens.

Governments are institutions in which leaders exercise power to make and enforce laws affecting its citizens.

The United States is an example of a Federalism.