Unit 4: Unitary & Federal States Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
What makes a state a state?
A
-permanent population
-defined borders
-sovereign government
-recognized by other states
2
Q
What is a unitary state?
A
power is located in the central or national government (little to no power is given to regional and local governments)
3
Q
What is an example of a unitary state?
A
China, France
4
Q
What is a federal state?
A
power is distributed between national, regional, and local governments
5
Q
Who might be a federal state?
A
-large geographic area
-diverse population
-used by multinational states
6
Q
Who might be a unitary state?
A
-homogenous countries
-smaller countries
-used by nation states
7
Q
What is an example of a federal state?
A
U.S., Australia
8
Q
Power Distribution
A
how power is spread out
