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10 Cards in this Set
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UNITARY SYSTEM |
One central/national government has all the power. State and local level are told what to do and must conply |
Unitary=1 person |
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FEDERAL SYSTEM |
Power is divided between national and state level governments. Citizens are subject to both national and state laws |
Federal is split between more than one person |
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CONFEDERATION |
Voluntary, non-binding, government formed for a specific purpose. Regional governments still maintain and run their own country. Central authority has less power than regional authority. |
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CITIZEN PARTICIPATION-AUTOCRATIC |
One person has all power and control. Opposing political parties, the direct election of leaders and free speech would most likely be abolished in this type of government |
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CITIZEN PARTICIPATION- OLIGARCHY |
A small group, usually wealthy, hold all political power |
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CITIZEN PARTICIPATION- DEMOCRACY |
Citizens choose their representatives through voting |
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MEXICO'S GOVERNMENT |
Federal Republic |
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CUBA'S GOVERNMENT |
Citizens have the least amount of control over their government. The president is elected by the legislature. |
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BRAZIL'S GOVERNMENT |
Federal Republic. The president is elected by the people |
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CANADA'S GOVERNMENT |
Constitution Monarchy, parliamentary democracy, and federal |
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