Federal - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 16:

• JAMB 1994

A federal system of government has the following three advantages

A. Economies of scale, uniform development and political unity
B. Economies of scale, uniform development and strong army
C. Strong army, greater security and economies of scale
D. Ecnomic co-operation, uniform development and greater security

Question 17:

• JAMB 1997

An important feature of the federal system of government is the existence of a

A. Strong national legislature
B. President with veto power
C. Court system with impartial judges
D. Multiple tiers of government

Question 18:

• JAMB 1998

In a federal system, the power allocated to both the central and the state governments is said to be

A. Exclusive
B. Concurrent
C. Residual
D. Inherent

Question 19:

• JAMB 1999

In a federal state, power is shared

A. Between the central government and the local authorities
B. Among the major regions of federation
C. Among the major regions of the country
D. Between the central government and other co-ordinate units

Question 20:

• JAMB 1999

In a federal state, power is shared

A. Between the central government and the local authorities
B. Among the major regions of federation
C. Among the major regions of the country
D. Between the central government and other co-ordinate units