APFIVE Federalism and State Geographic Size
A person claims that all states with a federal system of government are large in terms of geographic area. Which example best refutes this claim?
A
Belgium, a relatively small country, operates under a federal system, demonstrating that federalism is not exclusive to large countries.
B
China, with its vast territory, has a federal system of government tailored to manage its size.
C
Russia, the largest country in the world, uses a unitary system, proving that only large countries have federal systems.
D
Australia’s federal system is a direct result of its massive land area, supporting the claim.