JAMB Government 1991 Question 7

Question 7

Federal, Unitary and Confederal Systems

One of the weaknesses of confederation is the

  1. A.over-centralization of authority
  2. B.lack of a central army
  3. C.tendencies towards secession
  4. D.absence of local independence.
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Answer: C (tendencies towards secession)

Explanation

In a confederation the member states keep their sovereignty and the centre is weak, so members can easily pull out (secede).