Which describes a unitary system?
A. The states hold all the powers, but can grant some to the national government.
B. The national government makes laws that affect the states but not the people directly.
C. The national government makes all laws for its citizens.
D. Both state and national governments make laws for their citizens.
C. The national government makes all laws for its citizens.
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Hmm, let me think about it... Ah, got it! Option C. "The national government makes all laws for its citizens." It's like a one-stop shop for laws. So convenient, right? Just one government calling all the shots. Like a boss!
To determine which option describes a unitary system, let's break down the answer choices and explain the characteristics of a unitary system:
A. The states hold all the powers, but can grant some to the national government.
In a unitary system, the powers are concentrated in the national or central government, not in the states or local governments. This option does not describe a unitary system since it suggests that the states hold all the powers.
B. The national government makes laws that affect the states but not the people directly.
This option does not describe a unitary system. In a unitary system, the national government makes laws that directly affect both the states and the people within those states.
C. The national government makes all laws for its citizens.
This option describes a unitary system accurately. In a unitary system, the national government has the authority to make all laws that apply to its citizens, including laws that directly affect both the states and the people within those states.
D. Both state and national governments make laws for their citizens.
This option describes a federal system, not a unitary system. In a federal system, powers are divided between the national government and the state or local governments, and both levels of government have the authority to make laws that apply to their respective citizens.
Therefore, the correct answer is:
C. The national government makes all laws for its citizens.