Forms of Government

1. Unitary - United Kingdom – England

- Original Jurisdiction lies with the central government.
- Administrative units created serve at the pleasure of the central government, in its last sense.
- All subjects related to the State are dealt by the central government.
2. Federal – US
- Original jurisdiction/powers are delineated/constitutionally delegated at two tiers – Federal and
Provincial/state/federating unit Level.
3. Confederation

Forms of Political Systems

1. Democracy
2. Dictatorship
3. Monarchy
4. Constitutional Monarchies
5. One-Party Totalitarianism
6. Theocracy

Legislature (Make Law)

Bi-Cameral

Unicameral

Judiciary (Interpret Law)

Hierarchy of Courts

Original jurisdiction etc

Executive (Execute/Implement Law and run day to day business of the state)

Parliamentary vs Presidential