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WAEC Government 2008 Question 21

Question 21

Federal, Unitary and Confederal Systems

Residual powers in a federation are exercised by the

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

Explanation

In a classical federation, matters not listed in the constitution are left to the states. (In Nigeria residual matters likewise belong to the states.)