JAMB Government 1987 Question 14

Question 14

Federal, Unitary and Confederal Systems

Which of the following is NOT a unique feature of federal constitution?

  1. A.Division of powers
  2. B.At least two levels of government
  3. C.Supremacy of the constitution
  4. D.Independence of the judiciary
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Answer: D (Independence of the judiciary)

Explanation

Division of powers between at least two levels of government, protected by a supreme constitution, is what makes a constitution federal. An independent judiciary is found in unitary states too, so it is not unique to federalism.