Advantages and disadvantages of the unitary system of government - SS1 Government Past Questions and Answers - page 1

Consistency in laws and regulations

Regional diversity

Central government

Effective decision-making

Regional resentment

One advantage of a unitary system is that it promotes consistency in laws and regulations, while one disadvantage is that it may lead to a lack of regional diversity and representation.

In a unitary system, power is concentrated in the central government, whereas in a confederal system, power is decentralized and concentrated in regional or local governments.