Read the following country description: Country A has a strong central government. The legislative branch is can make laws. The executive branch is led by the Prime Minister and lower ministers. The 45 states rely on the central government for money and support. Part 1: Based on this description, what type of government system is Country A using? Part 2: What clues in the description are evidence for your answer?

Please format your answer as follows: 1. Country A is using _____ system of government. 2. The evidence for my answer is______.

1. Country A is using a unitary system of government.

2. The evidence for my answer is that the description mentions a strong central government, where power is centralized and decisions are made at the national level. Additionally, it states that the 45 states rely on the central government for money and support, indicating that the central government holds authority and provides resources to the states. This aligns with the characteristics of a unitary system where the central government has significant control and authority over the entire country.

Shorter

1. Country A is using a unitary system of government.

2. The evidence is a strong central government, reliance of states on central government for resources, and centralized decision-making.