A state is said to be unitary if it

A state is said to be unitary if it is organized under a single government. In a unitary system of government, power is concentrated in the central or national government, which has the authority to create and abolish local governments, and delegate powers to them. The central government makes laws that apply to the entire country and can overrule any decisions made by local governments. The local governments have limited powers and are subject to the control and direction of the central government. Examples of countries with a unitary system of government include France, Japan, and the United Kingdom.