About 8,340,000 results
Open links in new tab
  1. Unitary state - Wikipedia

    A unitary state is a sovereign state governed as a single entity in which the central government is the supreme authority. The central government may create or abolish administrative divisions (sub …

  2. Unitary state | Definition, Examples, & Facts | Britannica

    Unitary state, a system of political organization in which most or all of the governing power resides in a centralized government. In a unitary state, the central government commonly delegates authority to …

  3. What is a Unitary State? Pros, Cons, and Examples - ThoughtCo

    Sep 1, 2024 · A unitary state, or unitary government, is a governing system in which a single central government has total power over all of its other political subdivisions.

  4. What Is a Unitary State? Definition and Examples - LegalClarity

    Aug 9, 2025 · A unitary state is a sovereign state governed as a single entity where the central government holds supreme authority. In this system, any administrative divisions, such as provinces, …

  5. All You Need to Know About a Unitary Government

    Sep 25, 2025 · A unitary government centralizes all power in a single ruler or ruling party, with no separation of powers. Characteristics include lack of checks and balances, centralized power, and a …

  6. Unitary state | Research Starters - EBSCO

    Also known as a unitary government, a unitary state is a polity structured to concentrate ultimate governing power in the hands of a single national authority. It is the world’s most widely used …

  7. Unitary State – Annenberg Classroom

    In a unitary state, the central or national government has complete authority over all other political divisions or administrative units.

  8. Unitary Government Systems Definition - AP Human Geography ...

    Unitary government systems are political structures where most or all governing power resides in a centralized authority, often at the national level. This centralization means that local governments …

  9. Unitary Government | Definition, Characteristics & Examples

    What is a Unitary Government? What are the main features of a unitary government? A unitary government has all its authority stored in one central government. While a unitary government might...

  10. What Countries Have a Unitary Government? - LegalClarity

    Aug 16, 2025 · In a unitary state, the central government delegates authority to local or regional administrations to facilitate governance and service delivery. This delegation does not diminish the …