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WAEC Government 2017 Question 17

Question 17

Legislature

Bicameralism is necessary in a federal state to demonstrate that

  1. A.the executive is adequately represented.
  2. B.localized interests receive adequate representation.
  3. C.representation in the upper house is based on population.
  4. D.representation of the rich in society is taken care of.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (localized interests receive adequate representation.)

Explanation

In a federation the upper house gives the component states equal representation, protecting local interests.