WAEC Government 1993 Question 17

Question 17

Federal, Unitary and Confederal Systems

In a unitary system of government

  1. A.there is usually one party system.
  2. B.there is no constitutional division of power among the different levels of government.
  3. C.two party system is the most suitable for an equitable distribution of power.
  4. D.there is always order and discipline.
  5. E.there is no constitution.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (there is no constitutional division of power among the different levels of government.)

Explanation

In a unitary state all power belongs to the central government; any local units get powers only by delegation, not by a constitutional sharing of power.