Egységállamok

Egységállamok, often translated as unitary states, are a form of government where a central authority holds supreme power. Any administrative divisions or subdivisions within the state, such as provinces or regions, exist only to carry out the policies of the central government and do not possess inherent sovereign powers. The central government can create, abolish, or alter these sub-national units at its discretion. Laws enacted by the central legislature apply uniformly throughout the entire country, though some administrative powers may be devolved to local authorities. The key characteristic is that sovereignty is not divided; it resides solely with the national government. Examples of egységállamok include France, Japan, and the United Kingdom, though the latter also has elements of devolution. In contrast to federal states where power is constitutionally divided between a central government and constituent states, egységállamok present a more centralized structure.