APHG Unitary vs Federal

Unitary vs Federal State Government and the Effects of State Morphology In the chart below, identify the differences between Unitary and Federal States Trait Define each system Hierarchy of power (where is the power found?) Federal a system of government in which the same territory is controlled by two levels of government. Congress, the President, and the federal courts by the United States Constitution. Unitary a system of political organization in which most or all of the governing power resides in a centralized government (Central Gov. )China, United Kingdom Federalism is a compromise meant to eliminate the disadvantages of both systems. In a federal system, power is shared by the national and state governments. It’s a single & decisive legislation. Usually it is more efficient in the use of tax dollars but fewer people trying to get in on the money. It also has a simple management of an economy & the gov. is smaller. *Argentina - It has 23 provinces and Buenos Aires is an autonomous city. *Austria - It has nine states and is a Real world examples (list semi-presidential, parliamentary examples of each type of representative democracy. state) But also include at *Canada - Established in 1867, its least one country on each government is considered side that doesn’t follow the Federalism because of the division norm. of powers between the federal parliament and the provinces. Technically a constitutional monarchy, the UK functions as a unitary state, with total political power held by Parliament. While the other countries within the UK each have their own governments, they cannot enact laws that affect any other part of the UK, nor can they refuse to enforce a law enacted by Parliament. Type of country where commonly used (Identify and explain why a federal or unitary state might be chosen) Benefits of each type of state - Really think about this!!! When is this system advantageous? Drawbacks of each type of state Really think about this!!! What could be the issue if this system is in place? It has several advantages, such as protecting us from tyranny, dispersing power, increasing citizen participation. problems w/coordination between federal, state, & local gov. ,diversity can lead to poor policies, leads to inequities across layers of government, & leads to inequities across layers of gov. Unitary gov. is single & decisive legislative. Usually it’s more efficient in the use of tax dollars but less people trying to get in on the money. Also,a simple management of an economy & the gov. is smaller. The disadvantages of using this type of system are it has slow government response. Directions: Below are examples of state morphology (shapes of states!) You will also find a list of characteristics, advantages, and disadvantages. Using your key issue guide and the list provided, identify the characteristics, & the economic, social and/or political advantages and/or disadvantages of they types of state morphology provided. Key Vocabulary: Below you will find examples of state morphology (minus landlocked). After correctly identify each, use the states below as examples in your chart. Characteristics, Advantages and Disadvantages: Distance from center does not significantly vary Potential isolation at the periphery Compact area with an extension State that completely surrounds another state Scattered islands from the core Efficient in trade, travel, & communication from center Difficult communication and travel Limited access to the extended area surrounded state dependent on perforated state for travel and trade Problems with trade, communication, and distribution of power Challenging to govern and defend Proruption may cause disruption Lacks access to the sea To send a receive goods, a state must arrange to use another states seaport when one part of a state is separated from the main body of the state and is surrounded by foreign territory a state that is completely surrounded by foreign territory State Shape: Compact state Prorupted state Elongated state Fragmented state Perforated state Enclave Exclave Landlocked state Characteristics mainly a small & roundish in shape. has an extension that protrudes from the main territory. is much longer in one direction than the other. is simply divided or separated by a barrier. is a state that completely surrounds another. is completely surrounded by the territory of one other state. is geographically separated from the main part by the territory of 1 or more states is a state w/o direct access to an ocean, gulf, or bay. Explain which system of gov makes more sense - unitary or federal Federal State Examples: Kenya Unitary State Thailand Unitary State Norway Federal State Philippines Unitary State Italy Federal State San Marino Unitary State French Guiana Unitary State Bhutan