JAMB Government 2002 Question 38

Question 38

Pre-colonial Political Systems

The emirate system of administration can be likened to a

  1. A.federal system of government
  2. B.confederal system of government
  3. C.unitary system of government
  4. D.constitutional monarchy.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (unitary system of government)

Explanation

Power in an emirate was centralised in the Emir, who controlled the district heads and officials, much like the single centre of power in a unitary system.