WAEC Government 2004 Question 14

Question 14

Federal, Unitary and Confederal Systems

In a classical federal state, residual powers are vested in the

  1. A.federal and state governments
  2. B.federal government
  3. C.federal and local governments
  4. D.state governments.
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Answer: D (state governments.)

Explanation

In a classical federation like the USA, matters not listed in the constitution (residual powers) are left to the states.