Structures of Governance - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 16:

• JAMB 1987

In a unitary state, power is concentrated in the

A. Local governments
B. Constituent units of the state
C. Major ethnic groups
D. National government

Question 17:

• JAMB 1987

Which of the following is NOT a unique feature of federal constitution?

A. Division of powers
B. At least two levels of government
C. Supremacy of the constitution
D. Independence of the constitution

Question 18:

• JAMB 1987

In a federal system of government

A. The central government shares powers equally with the state governments
B. All the state s of the federation are equal in size and population
C. State courts control federal courts
D. The central government has exclusive power over defence and foreign affairs

Question 19:

• JAMB 1988

When sovereignty rest with component states in a political system the constitution is referred to as

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

Question 20:

• JAMB 1989

An issue over which both the centre and the states can exercise authority in a federal system is

A. Shared
B. Split
C. Exclusive
D. Concurrent