WAEC Government 2009 Question 23

Question 23

Federal, Unitary and Confederal Systems

A federal system of government is adopted in a state with

  1. A.a single ethnic group
  2. B.small population with large expanse of land
  3. C.weak economic base
  4. D.marked inequalities among the component units
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (marked inequalities among the component units)

Explanation

Federalism is adopted where component units differ greatly, so each can manage its own affairs.