Unilorin Post-UTME Government 2023 (Model questions) Question 1

Question 1

Federal, Unitary and Confederal Systems

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

  1. A.A system where power is shared between the central and regional governments.
  2. B.A system where the central government has all the power.
  3. C.A system where the regional governments have all the power.
  4. D.A system where there is no central government.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (A system where power is shared between the central and regional governments.)

Explanation

In a federation the constitution divides power between the central government and the regional (state) governments.