| A | B |
|---|
| autocracy | one person holds unlimited political power |
| oligarchy | a small elite holds the power to rule |
| federal government | a central gov and several local govs sharing power |
| unitary government | a single central agency holding all gov power |
| division of powers | power divided between National and State govs |
| confederation | an alliance of independent states |
| Presidential Government | power divided between legislative, executive and judicial branches |
| Parliamentary Government | power focused on the legislative branch |
