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JAMB Government 1985 Question 6

Question 6

Federal, Unitary and Confederal Systems

In a federal state, powers are shared

  1. A.between the central government and local governments
  2. B.between the centre and other co-ordinate units of the state
  3. C.among the major regions of the country
  4. D.among the federal ministers
  5. E.equally among the ethnic groups in the country
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (between the centre and other co-ordinate units of the state)

Explanation

Federalism divides power between the central government and the component units (states or regions), each co-ordinate and independent in its own field.