Advantages and disadvantages of the unitary system of government - SS1 Government Past Questions and Answers - page 1
What is one advantage of a unitary system of government?
Consistency in laws and regulations
Regional autonomy
Cultural diversity
What is one disadvantage of a unitary system of government?
Abuse of power
Regional diversity
Ease of administration
In a unitary system, where is power concentrated?
Regional governments
Central government
Both regional and central governments
What type of decision-making is possible in a unitary system?
Inefficient decision-making
Effective decision-making
Slow decision-making
What is the potential risk of a unitary system of government?
Regional resentment
Regional diversity
Regional autonomy
Explain one advantage and one disadvantage of a unitary system of government.
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.
How does a unitary system of government differ from a confederal system of government?
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.