What is the difference between a unitary government and a federal government?

a. in a unitary government, power is shared by an alliance of independent states; in a federal government power is divided between a central government and local governments
b. in a federal government, power is shared by an alliance of independent states; in a unitary government power is divided between a central government and local governments
c. in a federal government, power is held by a single, central agency; in a unitary government power is divided between a central government and local governments
d. in a unitary government power is held by a single, central agency; in a federal government power is divided between a central government and local government.


Answer: d. in a unitary government power is held by a single, central agency; in a federal government power is divided between a central government and local government.

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