All Flashcards
Role of China's Communist Party?
Holds central government power in a unitary system.
Role of Iran's Supreme Leader?
Holds central government power in a unitary system.
Define Federal System.
Power-sharing agreement between two levels of government; division of power is key.
Define Unitary System.
One central government holds supreme power; a single, unified authority.
What is Decentralization?
Distribution of functions and powers from a central authority to regional or local authorities.
What is Devolution?
The transfer of powers and responsibilities from a central government to regional or local authorities.
Define Autonomy.
The right or condition of self-government.
What is Sharia Law in Nigeria?
Legal and moral code of Islam; implemented in Northern states.