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.