A political system in which the constitution concentrates power in the national, or central, government.
What is a UNITARY SYSTEM?
Having all parts of a country follow the same laws and policies promotes this.
What is National Unity?
Custom and tradition dictate what to produce, how to produce it, and for whom.
What is a TRADITIONAL ECONONY?
A political system in which independent states form a nation but retain their power under a weak central government.
What is a CONFEDERAL SYSTEM?
Rule by a small group of powerful individuals.
What is an OLIGARCHY?
This occurs when presidents are not from the political party that controls the legislature.
What is GRIDLOCK?
The name of the first American Confederal System of Government.
What are THE ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION?