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JAMB Government 1986 Question 7

Question 7

Federal, Unitary and Confederal Systems

The federal constitution which concedes to the component units the right to secede is that of

  1. A.the United States
  2. B.Australia
  3. C.Brazil
  4. D.the Soviet Union
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (the Soviet Union)

Explanation

The constitution of the Soviet Union (USSR) gave each union republic the right to leave the union. That is what allowed the republics to break away in 1991. Most federations, including the USA and Australia, do not allow secession.