Question

unlike australia, new zealand is a ______ which means that all its power rests in the central government
a. unitary state
b. federation
c. commonwealth
d. dictatorship

please select the best answer from the choices provided

○ a
○ b
○ c
○ d

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: A unitary state has power centralized in the central government. New Zealand is a unitary state.
• Option B: A federation has power divided between central and regional governments (e.g., Australia), so New Zealand isn't a federation.
• Option C: A commonwealth is a political association, not defined by centralized power in this context.
• Option D: A dictatorship is an autocratic system, which New Zealand is not.

Answer:

A. unitary state