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WAEC Government 1996 Question 42

Question 42

Federal, Unitary and Confederal Systems

Which of the following is the basic factor in the formation of a federation? The

  1. A.presence of a common enemy
  2. B.willingness to remain dependent
  3. C.existence of a single large ethnic group
  4. D.presence of an ambitious ruling class
  5. E.desire for union.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (desire for union.)

Explanation

A federation forms when separate units want to unite for common purposes while keeping some independence, so the desire for union is basic.