JAMB Government 1988 Question 3

Question 3

Federal, Unitary and Confederal Systems

When sovereignty rests with component states in a political system, the constitution is referred to as

  1. A.flexible
  2. B.unitary
  3. C.confederal
  4. D.federal
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (confederal)

Explanation

In a confederation the member states remain sovereign and the central body has only the powers they lend it.