Unilorin Post-UTME Government 2022 (Model questions) Question 22

Question 22

Federal, Unitary and Confederal Systems

Which of the following is not true of a con-federal system?

  1. A.There is division of power
  2. B.component governments are subordinate to the central government
  3. C.the central government cannot impose its decision on component governments
  4. D.component governments have the right to secede.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (component governments are subordinate to the central government)

Explanation

In a confederation the member states are stronger than the centre, so they are not subordinate to it.