JAMB Government 2013 Question 34

Question 34

Nigerian Federalism

Nigeria adopted a federal system of government because of

  1. A.the fear of domination of minorities.
  2. B.uneven development.
  3. C.the availability of limited resources.
  4. D.the adoption of a state religion.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (the fear of domination of minorities.)

Explanation

Minority groups feared domination by the big ethnic groups; federalism gives each area some self-rule.