All Flashcards
Federal vs. Unitary: Decision-making speed?
Federal: Slower. Unitary: Faster.
Federal vs. Unitary: Citizen understanding?
Federal: More complex. Unitary: Simpler.
Federal vs. Unitary: National identity?
Federal: Can be weaker. Unitary: Promotes unity.
Federal vs. Unitary: Emergency response?
Federal: Can be slower. Unitary: More efficient.
Federal vs. Unitary: Law consistency?
Federal: Less consistent. Unitary: More consistent.
Compare federal and unitary systems regarding regional needs.
Federal: Allows regions to address unique issues. Unitary: Less flexible to regional needs.
Federal vs Unitary: Minority Rights
Federal: Gives minority groups more influence at the local level. Unitary: Less protection
Compare federal and unitary systems regarding power distribution.
Federal: Power is divided between central and regional governments. Unitary: Central government holds supreme power.
Federal vs Unitary: Constitution
Federal: Usually a written constitution. Unitary: May or may not have a written constitution.
Compare federal and unitary systems regarding local autonomy.
Federal: Regional governments have significant autonomy. Unitary: Local governments have limited autonomy.
Cause: Putin's centralization in Russia. Effect?
Cause: Chechnya example, legal changes, super-districts. Effect: Limited regional autonomy.
Cause: UK's devolution. Effect?
Cause: National policy. Effect: Power granted to regional governments (e.g., education).
Cause: China's economic reforms. Effect?
Cause: Economic decentralization. Effect: Local governments have some autonomy.
Role of China's Communist Party?
Holds central government power in a unitary system.
Role of Iran's Supreme Leader?
Holds central government power in a unitary system.