Structures of Governance - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 51:

• JAMB 2009

One advantage of the unitary system over the federal system is the

A. Bureaucratic nature
B. Cost effectiveness
C. Small membership
D. Ratification of appointments

Question 52:

• JAMB 2010

The upper house in most federal systems is created to

A. Ensure equality of federating units
B. Oversee and check the lower house
C. Prevent excesses of the executive
D. Enable experienced elders make inputs to governance

Question 53:

• JAMB 2010

In which of the following systems is the power of the component units more than that of the central government?

A. Monarchical
B. Unitary
C. Federal
D. Confederal

Question 54:

• JAMB 2011

A major weakness of confederation is

A. Over-concentration of authority
B. Tendency towards secession
C. Lack of local independence
D. Lack of common currency

Question 55:

• JAMB 2011

Which of the following is a unitary state?

A. Nigeria
B. India
C. United States of America
D. Ghana