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what are main difference between a fedral form of government and unitory one
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 In a unitary system, the central government has all the power.  In a federal system, some powers are given to the central government and other powers are given to the lower levels of government...

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Unitary govt. :- France is a good example of a unitary state. Although France is divided into 95 regions (or, "Departments") these departments have no real power to tax or regulate. Thus, in a unitary state, all power is centralized with regional governments having no real say.

Federal Govt.:- The Constitution of the United States established the federal system. Under federalism, each level of government has sovereignty in some areas and shares powers in other areas. For example: both the federal and state governments have the power to tax. Only the federal government can declare war.

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 In a unitary system, the central government has all the power.  In a federal system, some powers are given to the central government and other powers are given to the lower levels of government... 

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Unitary govt. :- France is a good example of a unitary state. Although France is divided into 95 regions (or, "Departments") these departments have no real power to tax or regulate. Thus, in a unitary state, all power is centralized with regional governments having no real say. 

Federal Govt.:- The Constitution of the United States established the federal system. Under federalism, each level of government has sovereignty in some areas and shares powers in other areas. For example: both the federal and state governments have the power to tax. Only the federal government can declare war.
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Following are the basic differences between federal and unitary government.

  • In unitary government system powers remained at central place and central government have the authority to make all the decision while in federal government most of the powers except powers related to international affairs are delegated to local governments or provinces.
  • Unitary government is not as much democratic form of government due to decision making power at central place while federal government is a pure democratic government in which local governments, territories, constituents states or provinces can enjoys some powers regarding governing and decision making in their respective regions.
  • Unitary government have just one government that’s why it is also known by the name of central government while in federal government there are two governments, one at central position and other at state or province level.
  • Unitary government may or may not have constitution. Like England has no constitution while France has constitution and both are unitary government. While federal government must have a constitution.
  • In case of disputes between institutions in federal government or any bill passed by parliament, judiciary will interfere in the matter. While in case of unitary government, even highest court cannot give judgment or remarks on the law or bill passed by parliament.
  • In the federal government, there is a hierarchy of power from federal level to state and local level. In unitary government, the powers and authorities are shared with the lower level government when needed.
  • There are the common set of rules and regulations in the entire country under the unitary system of government. In a federal government system, there can be variations in rules and regulations at central and state level.
  • So, the unitary government is a government system where there exist only one national tire of government. There can be more self-governing territories as well but in most of the cases, it remains mostly centralized.
  • In the federal government, the central and government and the independent states government can form a collation or agreement to operate jointly. While it is not common practice in the unitary government system where the independent regions or states exist by the permission of the central government. This permission can be revoked anytime by the unitary government.
  • In both federal and unitary government, the power of devolution rests with the central government however the process for the establishment of federation starts from the below level while in unitary government it is established by the self-governing regions at their own.
  • In the unitary government, despite the fact how many states are connected in a central government, the people remain the nationals of a central government and territories are also considered as the territory of a single national government. Federal government system in this regard is entirely opposite where the nationality of anyone depends upon the component of state from where a person belongs.
  • The federal government is the name of democracy, diversity, freedom of choice and expression. The unitary government is the name of unity, identity and consistency.
  • To some extent, the federal government is the form of democratic government that believes in the decentralization of power and authorities and giving more freedom to the people. The unitary government system is much similar to the dictatorial government where there is a concept of centralization of power and authorities and no choices and freedom of expression for the people.
  • In the case of emergency where timely decisions are required, unitary government is more responsive as compared to the federal government that believes more on the formalities and legal aspects.
  • Federal government system requires more budget to be properly maintained as numbers of people will be required to be elect to hold the public office. As in unitary government, there are is a very narrow chain of command, so the budget expenses to manage the public offices remains significantly low.
  • United States government system is federal government system while the United Kingdom government system is unitary government system.
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