This document provides instructions and materials for a lesson on different forms of government. Students are asked to complete two graphic organizers, one comparing unitary, confederation, and federal systems of government. Key information provided includes definitions of each system, who holds power in each, and examples. Students are given sample test questions to check their understanding. The document directs students to reference recap slides to complete the graphic organizer.
Week 15 day 2-ways gov'ts distribute power computer lab
1. Good Morning/Afternoon
Directions: Today you will be working with 2 different
graphic organizers.
graphic organizer #1
graphic organizer #2
* Make sure you are on the correct side. Unitary,
federal, confederation
2. PLEASE TAKE OUT
Graphic Organizer #1 for the first half of this
powerpoint.
graphic organizer #1
4. Compare & Contrast Various Forms of Government
Describe the ways government systems distribute power: unitary, confederation, and federal
SS6 - CG1a, CG4a, CG6a
5. Federation / Federal
Ways Government Distributes Power
Regional
Authority
Regional
Authority
Central
Authority
Regional
Authority
Regional
Authority
6. Federal (Federation)
Ways Government Distributes Power
Definition: Power is divided (shared) between one central authority and
several regional authorities.
7. Who Holds the Power?
Power is SHARED between
central authority and
regional authority
16. Confederation
Ways Government Distributes Power
• Definition: Independent states/countries band together for some common purpose and delegate a few powers to the central authority.
•
*By which they are giving up certain freedoms.
•* States/countries retain considerable independence.
• *Less binding than a federation.
20. Sample Test Question
In Germany’s government, power is divided
between Central and regional authorities. This is
an example of which government type?
A. Unitary
B. Confederation
C. Federal
D. Parliamentary
21. Sample Test Question
In Germany’s government, power is divided
between Central and regional authorities. This is
an example of which government type?
A. Unitary
B. Confederation
C. Federal*
D. Parliamentary
22. PLEASE TAKE OUT
Graphic Organizer #2 for the second half of this
powerpoint.
graphic organizer #2
23. Directions
• Complete Graphic Organizer #2 (SIDE ONE
ONLY, you will use the other side tomorrow)
from what you learned.
• Try not to use your notes, but you may if you
need to.
• For the pictures- look at the slides that say
RECAP (they are the next three slides)