Unitary vs Federal Government Concepts

Unitary vs Federal Government Concepts

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Social Studies, History

10th - 12th Grade

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Mia Campbell

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The video tutorial discusses the differences between unitary and federal forms of government. It explains how power is distributed in each system, with unitary governments centralizing power and federal governments dividing it between central and state authorities. The tutorial also explores India's unique government structure, which combines elements of both systems, and highlights the constitutional provisions that define this structure.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

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

30 sec • 1 pt

In a unitary form of government, who holds the ultimate power?

Local authorities

Judiciary

State governments

Central government

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

30 sec • 1 pt

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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