Unitary Government Vs Federal Government

Different governments are used around the world, some succeeding more than others. The many different governments used are categorized in three different classes; A unitary system, federal government, and confederal government. Each one has there own advantages and disadvantages, in which is what I’ll be discussing in this essay.
A unitary system is a system that has one central government that controls weaker states. The power is not shared between any states, counties, or provinces. A unitary system government has set policies for everyone, no exceptions. This can be an advantage because the making of laws may become easier with less people to have to agree on them. There are a few disadvantages though. Unitary governments don’t take into account of the local and cultural differences. By not taking the local areas into consideration they may suffer by having to follow laws that don’t apply to them or their culture. China, France, Japan, and the UK are a few countries that have a unitary government. …show more content…
Having a federal government can allow a more diverse community and respects each culture's traditions. A federal government also sacrifices the uniformity of the nation. By giving the states more power each state has different laws, causing the nation to not have complete equality. For example, in Iowa, if you are 14 years old with a driving permit you can drive with an adult over the age of 25 or with an immediate family member over the age of 21, while in Illinois you must be 15 years old with a driving permit to have those privileges. Although the states are neighbors, they don’t have the same opportunities at the same