Question

Most countries in Africa have a government with a strong central authority. Local governments- like cities, counties, states, or provinces- have only the powers given to them by the central government. In fact, the central government may change those powers at will, without consultation of the regional areas.

What system of government is being described?
Responses
A ConfederalConfederal
B FederalFederal
C OligarchicOligarchic
D UnitaryUnitary
E Autocratic

Answer 1

The system of government being described is **D. Unitary**. In a unitary system, the central government holds the primary authority and may delegate powers to local governments, but it retains the right to alter those powers at any time.