American Government / Unit 2 Gov 058 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Unitary System
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The idea
A unitary system concentrates governing authority in the national government, which may delegate power downward and take it back.
In practice
The United Kingdom devolves power to Scotland; Parliament could lawfully reclaim it.
Where people slip
Delegated power is borrowed power — the mark of the unitary type.
Your place on the trail
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Builds on
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