Unitary Government

A unitary government is a system where a single central authority holds most of the power, unlike federal systems where power is shared between national and regional governments. In a unitary system, local governments may exist, but they typically operate under the control and direction of the central government. This means that national laws and policies are uniformly applied across the entire country, ensuring consistency. Examples of countries with unitary governments include France and Japan, where the central government can create or dissolve local governments and set policies for the whole nation.