Governance Systems: Unitary vs Federal

The video tutorial discusses the internal organization of states, focusing on unitary and federal systems. It explains how these systems distribute power between central and sub-national governments. Unitary systems centralize power, while federal systems share power among various levels. The video explores examples, advantages, and disadvantages of each system, and factors like geography and cultural composition that influence governance. It concludes with a discussion on the complexities and spectrum of governance systems.

What are the two major systems of governance discussed in the video?

• Centralized and Decentralized

• Monarchical and Republican

• Unitary and Federal

• Democratic and Autocratic

In a unitary system, where is the majority of governmental power concentrated?

• Central government

• Sub-national units

• International bodies

• Local governments

Which of the following is a characteristic of unitary states?

• Power is shared equally between central and local governments

• Local governments have significant autonomy

• Central government holds primary authority

• Sub-national units have their own laws and customs

Which country is an example of a unitary state?

• United States

• Canada

• France

• India

What is a key feature of federal systems?

• Power is divided among multiple levels of government

• Sub-national units have no power

• Only one level of government exists

• Central government makes all decisions

Which country is NOT organized as a federal state?

• Russia

• China

• Australia

• Brazil

How do federal systems benefit countries with diverse ethnic groups?

• By enforcing a single national policy

• By eliminating local governments

• By allowing distinct groups to make decisions that suit them

• By centralizing all power

What is a potential disadvantage of federal systems?

• Disparities in local services and funding

• Uniformity in policy implementation

• Centralized control over all regions

• Increased efficiency in decision-making

How do unitary and federal systems differ in terms of power distribution?

• Unitary systems centralize power, while federal systems distribute it

• Unitary systems distribute power equally among all levels

• Federal systems centralize all power

• Both systems have no sub-national units

What is a common challenge faced by both unitary and federal systems?

• Balancing power between central and local governments

• Maintaining a single national language

• Eliminating cultural diversity

• Ensuring equal representation for all regions