Question

question 36 (multiple choice worth 4 points)
(05.01 mc)

what is the biggest difference between a unitary government and a federal government?

in a unitary system, various state governments have more power than in a federal system.
in a federal system, the prime minister has more power than in a unitary system.
in a unitary system, the central government has more power than in a federal system.
in a federal system, the central government has more power than in a unitary system.

Explanation:

Define unitary and federal systems

Using the Forms of Government and Federalism knowledge points

• In a unitary system, all governing power is concentrated in a single, central national government, which may delegate minor tasks to local offices.
• In a federal system, power is constitutionally divided and shared between a central national government and regional state governments.

Compare the power distribution

Using the Federalism knowledge point

• Because a unitary system concentrates all sovereign authority at the national level, its central government holds significantly more power than the central government in a federal system, where power must be shared with states.
• Therefore, the statement "In a unitary system, the central government has more power than in a federal system" accurately describes the primary difference.

Answer:

• (A) In a unitary system, various state governments have more power than in a federal system.
• (B) In a federal system, the prime minister has more power than in a unitary system.
• (C) In a unitary system, the central government has more power than in a federal system. (Correct answer)
• (D) In a federal system, the central government has more power than in a unitary system.