Read the paragraph below and answer the question that follows. The fictitious nation of Fiona has no need for state governments. The queen holds absolute power in the land. On a trip into the country, the queen noticed that many of her people were going without food. She decreed that city shelters must provide a warm meal daily for anyone who needs it. What type of government system does Fiona operate under?
A unitary system places governing authority in a central government rather than dividing it between national and state governments. Fiona has no state governments, and the queen makes a decree that applies across the country. Therefore, the best answer is D, unitary.
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