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WAEC Government 2018 Question 21

Question 21

Federal, Unitary and Confederal Systems

Which of the following factors usually leads to the collapse of a confederal state?

  1. A.Weak central government
  2. B.Absence of a confederal parliament
  3. C.Ill-equipped armed forces
  4. D.Absence of a ceremonial Head of State
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Answer: A (Weak central government)

Explanation

The weak centre cannot hold the sovereign member states together, so confederations often break up (e.g. Senegambia).