Unitary Government Quiz

Which countries have Unitary-style governments?

• Spain

• Italy

• United Kingdom

• France

Which government holds the majority of political power in a Unitary government?

• Prime Minister

• Parliament

• Central Government

• Local Government

Who holds the supreme power to make or end laws within the United Kingdom?

• Parliament

• Prime Minister

• Central Government

• Local Government

Is there a system of checks and balances within a Unitary Government?

• Depends on the country

• Sometimes

• No

• Yes

Can the local government question the constitutionality in a unitary government?

• No

• Only in certain cases

• Depends on the country

• Yes

What is the main characteristic of a Unitary Government?

• Power is divided between central and local governments

• Power is held by the central government

• Power is held by the local governments

• Power is held by the Prime Minister

Can the Central Government overrule decisions made by local governments in a Unitary Government?

• Yes

• No

• Only in certain cases

• Depends on the country

Who has the power to change the constitution in a Unitary Government?

• Parliament

• Prime Minister

• Central Government

• Local Government

What is the role of local government in a Unitary Government?

• They have the power to make and end laws

• They have no power

• They execute decisions made by the central government

• They can overrule decisions of the central government

What is the role of the Prime Minister in a Unitary Government?

• Has the power to make and end laws

• Has no power

• Executes the decisions made by the central government

• Can overrule the decisions of the central government