Unitary vs. Federal States
Comparing different systems of internal government organization.
Key Questions
- Justify why a federal system is better suited for geographically large or diverse countries.
- Explain how a unitary system promotes national unity.
- Analyze how the US system of federalism allocates power between states and the national government.
Common Core State Standards
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