Unitary Government | Definition, Characteristics & Examples - Quiz & Worksheet

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What is a unitary system of government?

A system where the local governments have most of the political power. A system where the national government has most of the political power.

A system where the national government must interract constantly with the states. A system where the Supreme Court exercises most of the political power.

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1. How is a unitary system different from a federal system?

In a unitary system, the central government is dominant in terms of power, while in a federal system, the central government and local governments share political power.
In a federal system, the national government exercises almost all political power, while in a unitary system the central and local governments must share power.
There is no difference between a federal and a unitary system.
In a unitary system, there is more than one government while in a federal government there is only one government and no local governments.

2. What is a real world example of a unitary government?

Jordan
Mexico
The United Kingdom
Brazil

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About This Quiz & Worksheet

When learning about the different countries in the world, it is important to understand the different types of governments those countries can have. One type of government is a unitary government, and these assessment questions will go over some information about it. You'll be tested on points such as the differences between unitary and federal governments as well as current examples of unitary governments.

Quiz & Worksheet Goals

This quiz and worksheet will test you on:

The definition of unitary government
The differences between a unitary system and a federal system
Contemporary examples of unitary governments
Advantages and disadvantages of unitary governments

Skills Practiced

Information recall - access the knowledge you've gained regarding the features of a unitary system of government
Distinguishing differences - ensure that you can differentiate between unitary governments and federal systems
Knowledge application - use your knowledge of unitary governments to identify examples of countries that use this system as well as advantages and disadvantages of the system

Additional Learning

Expand your knowledge of this type of government system by viewing the lesson called Unitary Government: Definition, Examples, Advantages & Disadvantages. This lesson covers the following topics: