JAMB Government 1999 Question 11

Question 11

Federal, Unitary and Confederal Systems

In a federal constitution, legislative powers that are shared by two levels of government are referred to as

  1. A.exclusive
  2. B.extra-ordinary
  3. C.residual
  4. D.concurrent
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (concurrent)

Explanation

Matters on which both the federal and state governments may make laws are on the concurrent list.