Structures of Governance - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 46:

• JAMB 2006

Constitutional matters in which the Nigerian federal and state governments exercise joint authority are on the

A. Exclusive list
B. Residual list
C. Concurrent list
D. Reserved list
E. Reserved list

Question 47:

• JAMB 2006

In a federal system,the essence of specifying the constitutional relationship between the center and the constituent units is to

A. Ensure the superiority of the center
B. Avoid functional conflicts
C. Diffuse political power
D. Guarantee political autonomy

Question 48:

• JAMB 2007

The formation of confederations is based primarily on

A. Hegemonic considerations
B. Historical reasons
C. Security considerations
D. Geographical factors

Question 49:

• JAMB 2007

A distinguishing feature of a federal state is

A. A written constitution
B. Resource control
C. Separation of powers
D. Cultural diversity

Question 50:

• JAMB 2008

A major characteristic of a confederal state is that

A. There is supremacy of the constitution
B. The citizens often owe allegiance to the centre
C. Political stability is usually low
D. The centre overides the regions