UI Post-UTME Government 2023 (Model questions) Question 11

Question 11

Federal, Unitary and Confederal Systems

Which of the following best describes a unitary system of government?

  1. A.Power is shared between the central and regional governments
  2. B.All governmental powers are concentrated in a single central authority
  3. C.Local governments have autonomy
  4. D.The judiciary is independent
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Answer: B (All governmental powers are concentrated in a single central authority)

Explanation

In a unitary system all power is held by the central government, which may delegate some to local bodies.