Forms of Governance (College Board AP® Human Geography): Flashcards
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Define federal state.
A federal state is a political system in which power is shared between the central government and various local or regional governments.
When do federal states tend to be established?
Federal states tend to be established when a country's population is heterogeneous or the country is geographically large.
Name one example of a federal state.
The United States is an example of a federal state, along with Canada, Russia, Germany, and Australia.
State one positive impact of a federal government.
One positive impact of a federal government is that laws are created with local needs in mind.
Define unitary state.
A unitary state is a political system where most power is held by the central government, with little or no power delegated to local and regional governments.
When do unitary states tend to be established?
Unitary states tend to be established when a country's population is mostly homogeneous or the country is geographically small.
Name one example of a unitary state.
The United Kingdom is an example of a unitary state, along with France and China.
True or False?
In a unitary state, power is shared equally between the central government and regional governments.
False.
In a unitary state most power is held by the central government; power sharing with regional governments describes a federal state.
Federal states are characterized by political power.
Federal states are characterized by decentralized political power.
How is political power organized in a unitary state?
Unitary states are characterized by centralized political power.
How does Canada's federal system affect Quebec?
Canada's federal system gives Quebec significant autonomy to craft its own language policies, preserving a unique cultural landscape.
Why does Japan have a strong national identity?
Japan has a strong national identity due in part to its highly centralized government, which ensures the same laws and policies apply everywhere.
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