In a unitary system, the central government holds supreme power. Sub-national units (like provinces, counties, or local governments) exist, but they derive their powers from the central government through ordinary law or administrative delegation, not directly from the constitution as equal entities.
Which of the following is not a correct statement regarding unitary system ?
Asked in OPSC CS Prelims 2017 · Topic: The Governance System (Meaning, Scope, and Dimensions of Governance)
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Answer: B. There is constitutional division of powers between the Central and the Local Governments
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