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JAMB Government 1999 Question 1

Question 1

Federal, Unitary and Confederal Systems

In a federal state, power is shared

  1. A.between the central government and the local authorities
  2. B.among the states of the federation
  3. C.among the major regions of the country
  4. D.between the central government and other co-ordinate units
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Answer: D (between the central government and other co-ordinate units)

Explanation

In a federation, the constitution divides power between the central government and the component units (states or regions), which are co-ordinate, not subordinate, to it.