JAMB Government 1993 Question 38

Question 38

Local Government

The local government is an example of

  1. A.concentration of power
  2. B.separation of power
  3. C.devolution of power
  4. D.delegation of power.
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Answer: C (devolution of power)

Explanation

Giving local governments their own powers and functions, backed by law, is devolution: a transfer of power from the centre to lower levels.