AP HuG 10.1

Which term refers to a system where power is divided between a central government and regional governments?

• Unitary state

• Federal state

• Electoral college

• Majority-minority district

In a unitary state, where is most of the power held?

• Regional governments

• Local municipalities

• Central government

• Independent agencies

Which of the following is an example of a unitary state?

• United States

• United Kingdom

• Germany

• Canada

What is the role of the central government in a unitary state?

• To delegate all powers to regional units

• To convey policies and funnel them down to regional units

• To act as a ceremonial figurehead

• To manage only foreign affairs

What is one advantage of unitary states regarding government agencies?

• They have more government agencies.

• They have fewer government agencies.

• They have the same number of government agencies as federal states.

• They have no government agencies.

How do unitary states tend to perform at the local level in terms of corruption?

• More corrupt

• Equally corrupt

• Less corrupt

• Not corrupt at all

What is a characteristic of law implementation in unitary states?

• Slow and uneven

• Quick and efficient

• Delayed and unfair

• Complicated and duplicated

What is a disadvantage of highly centralized governments in unitary states?

• They are more responsive to local needs.

• They can become disconnected from local areas.

• They distribute goods and services equitably.

• They focus on peripheral areas.

In unitary states, government policies tend to serve the needs of which area?

• Peripheral areas

• Rural areas

• Regions adjacent to the capital

• International regions

What is a potential issue with unitary governments regarding distribution?

• They distribute goods and services equitably.

• They may fail to distribute goods and services to peripheral areas.

• They focus on international distribution.

• They prioritize rural distribution.