Practice Unitary System (4.2.1) - Foundations of Government & Political

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Question 1.
What is a unitary system?
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Think about where the majority of authority resides.
Question 2.
Name one country that uses a unitary system.
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Consider countries known for centralized governance.
3Question 3.
What is a characteristic of a unitary system?
- Power is shared between levels of government
- Power is concentrated in the central government
- Local governments hold decision-making authority
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Remember who holds the majority of power.
4Question 4.
True or False: Local governments in a unitary system have constitutional autonomy.
- True
- False
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Consider how local powers are granted.
Question 5.
Analyze a scenario where a unitary system might face challenges in distributing resources evenly across regions.
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Think about where resources would naturally flow under central control.
Question 6.
Evaluate the impact of shifting from a federal system to a unitary system in terms of local governance.
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Consider the historical context of governance changes and their effects on citizens.

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