Which describes a unitary system?

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The states hold all the powers, but can grant some to the national government.
The states hold all the powers, but can grant some to the national government.

The national government makes laws that affect the states but not the people directly.
The national government makes laws that affect the states but not the people directly.

The national government makes all laws for its citizens.
The national government makes all laws for its citizens.

Both state and national governments make laws for their citizens.

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The correct description of a unitary system is:

The national government makes all laws for its citizens.

In a unitary system, the central government holds the primary authority, and any administrative divisions (like states or provinces) derive their powers from the national government.