A federal system differs from a unitary system in that:
A) power is concentrated in one central government.
B) sub-governments delegate power to the central authority .
C) power is distributed between the central government and other governmental units.
D) the central government has limited functions.
I vote for C.
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To determine the correct answer, let's break down each option and see which one accurately describes the difference between a federal system and a unitary system.
A) Power is concentrated in one central government.
A unitary system is characterized by power being concentrated in one central government. In this system, the central government holds all the authority, and sub-national entities (such as states or provinces) derive their powers from the central government. Therefore, this option does not accurately describe a federal system.
B) Sub-governments delegate power to the central authority.
This option does not accurately describe either a federal or a unitary system. In a unitary system, power flows from the central government to sub-national entities, not the other way around. In a federal system, power is shared between the central government and the sub-national entities. Therefore, this option is not the correct answer.
C) Power is distributed between the central government and other governmental units.
A federal system is characterized by power being distributed between the central government and other governmental units (such as states or provinces). This means that certain powers are delegated to the central government, while others are reserved for the sub-national entities. In a federal system, both levels of government have their spheres of authority. Therefore, this option accurately describes a federal system.
D) The central government has limited functions.
This option does not accurately describe the difference between a federal system and a unitary system. Both systems can have central governments with limited functions or extensive powers. The key distinction lies in how power is distributed and shared between the central government and sub-national entities. Therefore, this option is not the correct answer.
Based on the analysis above, the correct answer is C) power is distributed between the central government and other governmental units.