Which of the following shows a unitary system of government?(1 point)

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States can establish rules that cities have to follow
States can establish rules that cities have to follow

States have equal powers with each other
States have equal powers with each other

States can vote on the laws of the national government
States can vote on the laws of the national government

States have more power than the federal government

Answer 1

A unitary system of government is characterized by a central authority that holds the majority of power, with any administrative divisions (like states or provinces) exercising only powers that the central government chooses to delegate to them.

Out of the provided options, none of them directly describe a unitary government. However, the closest concept to a unitary system would typically imply that local governments (like cities) have no independent power to create laws or rules without the central government's approval. Instead, they typically follow the guidelines set by the central authority.

Therefore, none of the listed statements accurately represent a unitary system since they all suggest some degree of autonomy or power for the states. If you had to select one option that might represent a more centralized governance structure (like a unitary system), none apply directly. However, in terms of general function, "States have equal powers with each other" indirectly reflects a unitary structure since it doesn’t imply an overarching authority allowing different powers to states. Nonetheless, this still doesn’t strictly define a unitary system.

If you need to choose one as the best answer given the options, I would recommend stating that none are applicable for a unitary system. If you need a definitive answer, please check the context or guidelines provided in your material.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Certainly! Based on the options provided, none directly describes a unitary system of government. However, if I had to choose the option that most closely aligns with the concept of a unitary system, I would say:

"States can establish rules that cities have to follow."

In a unitary system, the central government retains the ultimate authority over all levels of government, and local governments (like cities) derive their powers from the national government. This option implies that the central government (or the state) has the authority to dictate rules to local municipalities, which aligns with the nature of a unitary system.

The other options suggest some level of power or autonomy for the states, which is not characteristic of a unitary system.