JAMB Government 1987 Question 1

Question 1

Federal, Unitary and Confederal Systems

A confederal system of government means

  1. A.strong regional governments and a weak central authority
  2. B.a strong central authority and weak regional governments
  3. C.a strong central authority and strong regional governments
  4. D.a weak central authority and weak regional governments
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (strong regional governments and a weak central authority)

Explanation

In a confederation the member states keep most of the power and the central body is weak, depending on them.