WAEC Government 2011 Question 33

Question 33

Federal, Unitary and Confederal Systems

Which of the following is not a characteristic of confederation?

  1. A.The right to secede is allowed
  2. B.Sovereignty resides in the centre
  3. C.The centre and units agree before taking decisions
  4. D.Autonomous units are more powerful than the centre
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Sovereignty resides in the centre)

Explanation

In a confederation sovereignty stays with the member units, not the centre.