4.1-4.7 AP Human Geo

What is the difference between unitary and federal forms of governance?

• The main distinction is the color of the flags used by each system

• The main difference is the distribution of power, with a unitary system having centralized power and a federal system dividing power between central and regional governments.

• The difference lies in the type of currency used in each system

• The difference is in the number of branches of government in each system

Give an example of a country with a unitary form of governance and explain how it works.

• Example: United States. The US has a unitary form of governance where the central government in Washington D.C. holds most of the power, and it can delegate some powers to states like California, Texas, and New York.

• Example: China. China has a unitary form of governance where the central government in Beijing holds most of the power, and it can delegate some powers to provinces like Guangdong, Zhejiang, and Sichuan.

• Example: Russia. Russia has a unitary form of governance where the central government in Moscow holds most of the power, and it can delegate some powers to regions like Tatarstan, Chechnya, and Siberia.

• Example: United Kingdom. The UK has a unitary form of governance where the central government in London holds most of the power, and it can delegate some powers to regional governments like Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

Explain the concept of devolution in the context of governance.

• Devolution in the context of governance refers to the transfer of power and decision-making from a central government to local or regional governments.

• Devolution is the same as decentralization in governance

• Devolution refers to the concentration of power in the hands of the central government

• Devolution involves the transfer of power from local governments to the central government

One major disadvantage of UNITARY GOVERNMENTS is that

• it can not address local issues for cities

• It plays a significant role in governance by shaping laws, policies, and decision-making based on religious principles and beliefs.

• there is a strong sense of NATIONALISM

• power is spread out to too many subsidiaries

Discuss the concept of federalism and provide examples of countries with this form of governance.

• Federalism is a system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units. Examples of countries with federalism include the United States, Canada, Australia, Germany, and Switzerland.

• Federalism is a system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and local businesses.

• Federalism is a system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units.

• Federalism is a system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units.

What are the main challenges faced by countries with a federal form of governance?

• Maintaining a strong central government control

• Reducing the power of regional governments

• Balancing power between the central government and regional governments, managing intergovernmental relations, addressing regional disparities, and ensuring effective coordination and cooperation among different levels of government.

• Ignoring regional disparities

What type of government does all power start at the central government but can also be handed down to smaller local governments?

• Federal

• Unitary

• Confederal

• Socialism

Which of the following describes a unitary system of government? 

•  a country in which the central government holds all the power
• independent legislatures in several provinces 
• the United States under the Articles of Confederation
• a federal arrangement of central government and states 

A system of government where power is shared between a central government and states

• federal

• confederal

• parliamentary

• unitary

How is power distributed in a  FEDERAL system?

• More power is held by state governments then national.
• Power is not held by the regional governments
• Power is shared between Central and Regional
• no power is held by the state