Question

question 5 of 10
which statement describes a major advantage of a federal system of government over a unitary system?

a. it prevents a single national government from holding all of a countrys power.

b. it eliminates the possibility that individual states might pass conflicting laws.

c. it ensures that a countrys government cannot become authoritarian.

d. it eliminates a single national government in favor of individual state governments.

Explanation:

• Option A: In a federal system, power is divided between national and state/local governments, so the national government doesn't hold all power. This is a key advantage over a unitary system where power is centralized.
• Option B: Federal systems can have states with conflicting laws (e.g., US state laws), so this is incorrect.
• Option C: A federal system doesn't guarantee a government won't be authoritarian (e.g., historical cases), so this is wrong.
• Option D: Federal systems still have a national government, they don't eliminate it, so this is incorrect.

Answer:

A. It prevents a single national government from holding all of a country's power.