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WAEC Government 1996 Question 53

Question 53

Federal, Unitary and Confederal Systems

In the Federal system of government, the component units

  1. A.have equal powers with the central authority
  2. B.derive their powers from the constitution
  3. C.are subordinate to one another
  4. D.maintain separate currencies
  5. E.formulate foreign policies.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (derive their powers from the constitution)

Explanation

In a federation the powers of both the central and state governments come from the constitution, not from each other.