One Frequent Challenge with a Unitary System of Government Is

question 38

Multiple Choice

One frequent challenge with a unitary system of government is hypercentralism, which means that

• A) an unhealthy and unusually excessive level of control exists in the central government.
• B) multiple layers of government exist at the central level.
• C) a multi-chambered parliament is unable to respond to needs of the constituency.
• D) there is complete reliance on the central government and the extinguishing of individual state differences, which hampers local officials from appropriately responding to needs.
• E) the elected officials who serve the central government exert abusive authority over the citizens.

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Definitions:

Nonrivalry

A characteristic of certain goods where the consumption by one individual does not reduce availability to others, often seen in digital or public goods.

Nonexcludability

A characteristic of certain goods where it is difficult or impossible to prevent someone from using the good once it has been provided.

Optimal Quantity

The amount of a good or service that yields the maximum benefit or utility to the consumer or producer.

Marginal Cost

The cost of producing one additional unit of a good or service, important in making decisions about production levels and pricing.