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unitary state, a system of political organization in which most or all of the governing power resides in a centralized government, in contrast to a federal state. A brief treatment of the unitary state follows. For additional discussion, see Political system: Unitary nation-states; federation; confederation.
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Unitary States (Power) Power is concentrated with the central government. Minimal authority is given to smaller, local groups. Federal States (Countries) Typically countries with large landmasses. United States, Russia, Canada. Countries with multiple ethnic groups and large minority groups.
A unitary state is a sovereign state governed as a single entity in which the central government is the supreme authority. The central government may create or abolish administrative divisions (sub-national units). Such units exercise only the powers that the central government chooses to delegate.
AP® HUMAN GEOGRAPHY SCORING GUIDELINES Question 3 6 Points: 2 + 2 + 2) A. Define unitary state and identify the country shown that fits the definition of a unitary state. oints (1 definition + 1 identification) • Definition: o a country organized in such a way that most power is placed in a central government, or
None of these answers describes a unitary state. Correct answer: A state where laws are administered uniformly, without regional authorities diluting the power. Explanation: A unitary state, as opposed to a federal state like the United States, is a state where laws are administered uniformly by one central government.
A. Define unitary state and identify the country shown that fits the definition of a unitary state. 2 points (1 definition + 1 identification) • Definition: o a country organized in such a way that most power is placed in a central government , or there is limited political power at subnational scales of governance • Identification: Japan ...
• C1. Unitary states tend to have a more top –down form of governance, while federal states have more locally based power centers. • C2. Unitary states have a single government that expresses power over the entire territory, whereas federal states divide power among regional governments that control a limited portion of territory. • C3.
