WAEC Government 1995 Question 44

Question 44

Federal, Unitary and Confederal Systems

Which of the following is not true of a federal system of government? The

  1. A.There are three legislative lists
  2. B.Powers are not constitutionally shared
  3. C.There are component units
  4. D.The constitution is written and rigid
  5. E.Both the Federal and regional governments are independent and co-ordinate.
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Answer: B (Powers are not constitutionally shared)

Explanation

In a federation powers are shared by the constitution between the central and regional governments, so 'powers are not constitutionally shared' is false.