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JAMB Government 1997 Question 39

Question 39

Nigerian Federalism

The creation of more states in Nigeria has

  1. A.eliminated ethnic and religious conflicts
  2. B.reduced the gap between rich and poor states
  3. C.increased the powers of the federal government
  4. D.increased the powers of the states and local governments
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (increased the powers of the federal government)

Explanation

Breaking the country into many small states made each state weaker and more dependent on federal money. This increased the power of the federal government.