Unitary Government
1. In a unitary model, all power belongs to the central government
2. Local government is created by the central for convenience and is answerable to central government
3. Most governments are unitary
4. Great Britain is an example
Federal Government
1. In the federal model, power is divided between a central government and several local governments
2. Both act on their own sets of laws, officials, and agencies
3. In the US, national
government has power and so do dates
Confederations
1. A confederation is an alliance of independent states that grant limited powers, usually involving defense and foreign commerce, to a central government
2. The European Union is similar to a confederation
What is the relationship between legislature and executive?
The chief function of the legislature is to enact laws. The executive is the organ that implements the laws enacted by the legislature and enforces the will of the state.
How would you describe the relationship between the executive and legislative branches of government in the UK?
Although in the UK/common law system the legislature and executive are not kept strictly separate, the executive's presence in the legislature is made subject to scrutiny with Ministers regularly appearing before and being required to answer the questions of Members of Parliament.
Why is the relationship between the executive and legislative branches useful?
Why is the relationship between the executive and legislative branches a useful way to classify governments? you have to have a balance between the two because it depends on the number of persons who can take part in the governing process. made up of an executive and their cabinet.
What is the relationship between legislative power and executive power?
Alvarez. The U.S. Constitution establishes three separate but equal branches of government: the legislative branch (makes the law), the executive branch (enforces the law), and the judicial branch (interprets the law).