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WAEC Government 1996 Question 15

Question 15

Federal, Unitary and Confederal Systems

The process of distribution of powers among authorities distinct from the central government is known as

  1. A.centralization
  2. B.delegation
  3. C.deconcentration
  4. D.separation
  5. E.decentralization.
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Answer: E (decentralization.)

Explanation

Decentralisation transfers powers to separate, semi-independent authorities such as states or local councils. Deconcentration only spreads work to field offices that remain part of the central government.