Question

write briefly about two merits and two demerits of the unitary form of government​

Answer 1

ADVANTAGE

1. In a unitary state, citizens only owe their allegiance to the central government. This could promote national unity.
2. In a unitary state, citizens only owe their allegiance to the central government. This could promote national unity.The unitary system is good for countries that are geographically smaller in size.

DISADVANTAGE:

1. Since all the powers are concentrated at the centre, the burden of work becomes too heavy.
2. A disadvantage of a unitary system of government is the tendency to become dictatorial.