Federal Government - Unit 1 Chapter 3: Federalism

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Unitary System of Government

A system of government where power is almost entirely centralized in a national/ federal government.

Examples: UK, Japan, and Sweden​.

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Confederal System of Government

A system of government in which the states have all of the power and the federal government has very little power. Also known as a confederation.

Example: Articles of Confederation

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Federal System of Government

A system of government in which power is shared between the national government and smaller regional governments within the nation (states).

Examples: USA, Canada, and India​

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Enumerated Powers

Powers explicitly granted to Congress, the president, or the Supreme Court in Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution.

Examples:

Congress's power to raise and support armies

Congress's power to lay and collect taxes

President's power as commander in chief