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In a federation
1. sovereignty is shared between central and state (provincial) governments
2. the central government must obtain the consent of all the states before acting
3. the central government could abolish the states if it wished
4. the central government shares sovereignty with the United Nations
Federalism is most common in
1. mid-sized states
2. large states
3. small states
4. there is no relationship between federalism and size of state
Which one of the following is a federation?
1. Italy
2. Sweden
3. New Zealand
4. USA
In a unitary state, sovereignty rests with
1. The United Nations
2. local government
3. the central government
4. regional government
Which one of the following is a unitary state?
1. Canada
2. France
3. India
4. Australia
Devolution means that
1. intergovernmental organizations take over some functions from national governments
2. central government sets up field offices in the provinces
3. regional governments take responsibility for all domestic policy
4. the central government grants decision-making powers to lower levels
General competence means that local governments
1. are subject to managerial scrutiny
2. cease to deliver services directly
3. can regulate any matter of concern to their area
4. are headed by mayors who also represent the central state