JAMB Government 2000 Question 8

Question 8

Federal, Unitary and Confederal Systems

One main weakness of a unitary system of government is that

  1. A.it facilitates the domination of minority groups
  2. B.the constitution can be amended easily
  3. C.it is run as a single entity
  4. D.carpet-crossing and opposition are made difficult
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (it facilitates the domination of minority groups)

Explanation

With all power at the centre, the majority group can easily dominate minority groups, who have no regional government of their own to protect them.