GST 203: Organization and Structures of Government

Description

Week 2 lecture notes for GST 203, focusing on the various structures and forms of government. The material examines how different political setups—such as Federalism and Unitary systems—directly impact a nation's social and economic development. Key Highlights: - Forms of Government: Detailed definitions and impacts of Democracy, Unitary systems, Federalism, and Confederalism. - Social and Economic Implications: Analysis of how each government structure affects national unity, citizen participation, and investment attraction. - Administrative Structure: An overview of the three arms of government (Executive, Legislative, and Judiciary) and their roles in maintaining checks and balances. - Comparative Analysis: Understanding the difference between centralized power (Unitary) and shared power (Federalism). - Governance and Growth: How the choice of government structure influences sustainable socio-economic development.