JAMB Government 2006 Question 37

Question 37

Federal, Unitary and Confederal Systems

In a federal system, the essence of specifying the constitutional relationship between the centre and the constituent units is to

  1. A.ensure the superiority of the centre
  2. B.diffuse political power
  3. C.guarantee political autonomy
  4. D.avoid functional conflicts.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (avoid functional conflicts.)

Explanation

Clearly listing what each level of government does prevents the levels from clashing over the same functions.