Federal - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 26:

• 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 27:

• 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 28:

• 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 29:

• 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 30:

• 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