Unitary

usgb/ˈjuːnəteri/
adjective

Something that is or relates to a single system with no divisions or many parts.

The country operates under a unitary system of government.
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  • unitary system
  • unitary state

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Political Systems

Used to describe centralized governments where power is not shared between states or provinces.

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France is an example of a unitary state.
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Not Federal

'Unitary' shows concentration of governance, opposite of a federal system where regions hold significant power.

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In a unitary system, local councils execute national policies.
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Single Authority

Highlights the presence of a singular governing authority throughout the whole nation.

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The UK's unitary government centralizes authority in London.
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