Federalism: it's just another political concept It's the reason why so many law students have wept Through this a group of members are bound together by a covenant It makes it easier for the smooth functioning of the government A Unitary State: it's a state governed by a single power It enables one man to stand above all like a tower The ultimate power rests with the central government Thus making rules easier to implement So which is the better one; which one is more "right"? Are we all foolish enough to turn this debate into a fight? Some countries choose Federalism, some opt for the Unitary State But in the end the functioning, and not the type of government will predict their fate...