Suppose that the function of regional governors in a country is to carry out policies of the national government. The country most likely has a(n) __________ political system.

a. confederation
b. federal
c. unitary

My answer: A

Question

Suppose that the function of regional governors in a country is to carry out policies of the national government. The country most likely has a(n) __________ political system.

a. confederation
b. federal
c. unitary

My answer: A

rose4825 · Answer

@wwhitlock

wwhitlock · Answer

If a regional governor only carries out orders from a king or other ruler, that is a unitary government. The country is really being run by the king. Governors work ar appointed by him and they work for him.

A federal system limits the power of the national government. State governments have a different set of powers (sometimes overlaps) Governors are chosen by the people.

A confederation is a bunch of small states that get together for a common good (like defense). The national level government is often weaker than the individual states.
The Netherlands is a confederation. Holland is just one of the confederated states. They all speak mostly Dutch. Holland is the dominant state. So they get called Holland. And they agree so much any more that most folks can't see any difference.

rose4825 · Answer

Oh alright, so since in this case, the regional governors are carrying out policies, it would be unitary?

wwhitlock · Answer

Yes

rose4825 · Answer

Alright, that makes sense. Thank you!