Structures of Governance - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 11:

• JAMB 1982

A Federal system of government is the one in which

A. Power is concentrated in the hands of one of the governments
B. Subordinate units of government exercise sovereign power
C. The state governors can sue the central government
D. Power is shared between the central government and local governments
E. Power is shared between the central and state governments

Question 12:

• JAMB 1983

Which of the following countries does NOT operate a federal constitution

A. USA
B. Canada
C. Nigeria
D. France
E. Switzerland

Question 13:

• JAMB 1985

In federal state, powers are shared

A. Between the central government and local governments
B. Between the centre and other co-ordinate units of the state
C. Among the major regions of the country
D. Among the federal ministers
E. Equally among the ethnic groups in the country

Question 14:

• JAMB 1987

A confederal system of government means

A. Strong regional governments and a weak central authority
B. A strong central authority and weak regional governments
C. A strong central authority and strong regional governments
D. A weak central authority and weak regional governments

Question 15:

• JAMB 1987

A confederal system of government means

A. Strong regional governments and a weak central authority
B. A strong central authority and weak regional governments
C. A strong central authority and strong regional governments
D. A weak central authority and weak regional governments