Question How does the distribution of national and state power in a unitary system compare to that of a federal system of government? Select an Answer A. In a unitary system, state governments establish most policies, and the national government lacks the authority to tax, while in a federal system, the national government can determine most policies. B. In a unitary system, the national government holds most policy-making authority and in a federal system, policy-making authority is shared among the national government and regional or state governments. C. In a unitary system foreign policy is determined by the national government and states determine domestic policy while in a federal system, the national government is responsible for domestic polity and the state governments determine foreign policy. D. In a unitary government, state governments retain all policy-making authority while in a federal system, the national government holds all policy-making authority.