Unitary Constitutional Republic

A Unitary Constitutional Republic is a system of government where a single central authority holds most of the power, rather than distributing it among local governments. In this structure, the constitution outlines the rules and principles guiding the government. The republic aspect means that officials are elected to represent the people, who have a say in governance. Essentially, while the central government makes the major decisions, it operates within a framework of laws that protect individual rights and freedoms, ensuring representative democracy. Examples include countries like France and Japan.