JAMB Government 1989 Question 3

Question 3

Federal, Unitary and Confederal Systems

A country made up of semi autonomous units is

  1. A.a confederation
  2. B.a federation
  3. C.a region
  4. D.unitary
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Answer: B (a federation)

Explanation

In a federation the states run their own affairs in their sphere but are not fully independent. In a confederation the member states stay fully sovereign.