
Government Systems: Unitary, Federal, and Confederal Dynamics in Political Power Distribution

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Social Studies, History, Political Science
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Patricia Brown
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary focus when discussing unitary, federal, or confederal systems of government?
The historical background of a nation
The cultural diversity within a nation
The distribution of political power
The economic policies of a country
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following countries is an example of a unitary system of government?
United Kingdom
Mexico
United States
Nigeria
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In a unitary system, where is the majority of political power concentrated?
In the local governments
In the central government
Equally between central and local governments
In the judiciary
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which country is structured as a federal system but functions differently due to the power dynamics between the federal and state governments?
United States
Mexico
Nigeria
United Kingdom
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a key characteristic of a confederal system of government?
Weak central government
Strong central government
No central government
Centralized economic control
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which modern organization is a good example of a confederal system?
World Trade Organization
NATO
European Union
United Nations
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In a hypothetical scenario with 100 units of power, how many units would a national government hold in a unitary system?
90 units
100 units
50 units
10 units
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