Governance Models

noun a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives

• Democracy is a system of government where the citizens exercise power by voting.
• In a democracy, the people get to choose their leaders through elections.
• Hey, democracy means we all get a say in how things are run!
• The classroom operates like a democracy, with each student having a vote in decisions.

noun a system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units

• Federalism is a system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units.
• Some people believe federalism allows for more local control over certain issues.
• Federalism is like having the best of both worlds - some power at the top, some power at the bottom.
• In a way, federalism is like a layered cake, with different levels of government each playing a role in governing.

noun the group of people with the authority to govern a country or state; a system or organization that exercises authority over a community

• The government is implementing new policies to address the issue of climate change.
• The government is cracking down on tax evasion.
• The government is all about making that money.
• The government's reach is like a giant octopus with its many tentacles in different sectors.