JAMB Government 1985 Question 11

Question 11

Federal, Unitary and Confederal Systems

In a unitary system of government

  1. A.political power is diffused
  2. B.there is a high degree of centralization
  3. C.there is no separation of powers
  4. D.parliament is very weak
  5. E.legislative powers cannot be delegated to local councils
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Answer: B (there is a high degree of centralization)

Explanation

In a unitary state all power belongs to the central government, which may give some of it to local bodies but can take it back.