Unitary Single-Party System

A unitary single-party system is a type of government where a single political party controls the state, and there are no legal competing parties. In a unitary government, power is centralized, meaning the central authority holds the majority of decision-making power, rather than distributing it to regional or local governments. This system often limits political pluralism and dissent, as the ruling party’s policies and decisions dominate the political landscape. Citizens typically have limited influence over governance, and opposition parties are either banned or severely restricted. Examples include countries like China and North Korea.