Used to describe centralized governments where power is not shared between states or provinces. France is an example of a unitary state.
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Not Federal
'Unitary' shows concentration of governance, opposite of a federal system where regions hold significant power. In a unitary system, local councils execute national policies.
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Single Authority
Highlights the presence of a singular governing authority throughout the whole nation. The UK's unitary government centralizes authority in London.