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Brain Jogger• You are the parent of twins,
and you are leaving for the weekend. Your twins are both equally mature, and both stay out of trouble. Who should you give “power” to in the house for the weekend?
• Please explain your answer in 3 sentences.
• EX: one person should have all the power.
Think, Pair, Share
How Does My Country Divide Power Between
National and Local Governments?
National, State, and Local
• National– United
States• State– Georgia
• Local– Rockdale– Conyers
Government Types at Each Level
• Legislative– Laws and other Rules are Made
• Executive– Laws are Enforced
• Judicial– Interprets laws
How is Power Distributed in a
Country?
Who gets the Power?
Unitary Confederation Federal
Definition
Example in Europe
Olli the Octopus
Unitary• Power is held by one central authority.
• Ex: France, United Kingdom, Cuba
Unitary
National
State State State
Olli the Octopus
•What if it was the United States?
Unitary Government
Unitary Governments around the World.
Brain Jogger
• Who do you think should have more power? Why? (Two Sentences)National Government or State Governments
Confederation• Independent states or countries that come
together for a common goal (economy, trade, military)
• Ex: European Union, British Commonwealth
Confederation
National
State State State
Olli the Octopus
•What if it was the United States?
Confederation Government
Federal
• Power is divided between one central government and other local governments.
(Federal)
President Barack Obama
(State)
Gov. Sonny Purdue
(Local)
Mayor Randal S. Mills
Example in Europe
• Germany• United States
Federal
National
State State State
Olli the Octopus
•What if it was the United States?•Oh Yeah, This is how the United States works…
Federal Government
Countries with Federal Governments
Confederation, Federal, Unitary Activity
• Come up with a simile/symbol for each.• Then tell me why that symbol makes sense for each form of
government.Example:
Confederation:
• A confederation is like a salad because each part is separated inside the salad, but it all comes together to form a salad.