All Flashcards
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.
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.
Define Federal System.
Power-sharing agreement between two levels of government; division of power is key.
Define Unitary System.
One central government holds supreme power; a single, unified authority.
What is Decentralization?
Distribution of functions and powers from a central authority to regional or local authorities.
What is Devolution?
The transfer of powers and responsibilities from a central government to regional or local authorities.
Define Autonomy.
The right or condition of self-government.