What is the primary difference between unitary and federal forms of government?

Unitary vs Federal Government Concepts

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Unitary government has a single central authority.
Federal government has no central authority.
Federal government has a single central authority.
Unitary government divides power among states.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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In a unitary form of government, who holds the ultimate power?
Local authorities
Judiciary
State governments
Central government
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How are changes implemented in a unitary form of government?
By state government approval
By executive order from the center
Through local body decisions
Through public referendum
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In a federal form of government, how is power distributed?
To local authorities only
Only to the central government
Between central and state governments
Equally among all citizens
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a key feature of a federal government?
There is no written constitution.
Power is divided between central and state governments.
Amendments are very difficult to make.
Power is concentrated in the central government.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which form of government is described as having a 'dual power' system?
Unitary
Federal
Dictatorship
Monarchy
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is a common feature of both unitary and federal governments?
Both divide power among local authorities.
Both have no written constitution.
Both can delegate power to states or local bodies.
Both have a single central authority.
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