Structures of Governance - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 31:

• JAMB 1998

If the central government has less powers than the component units, the constitution is said to be

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

Question 32:

• 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 33:

• 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 34:

• 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 35:

• JAMB 1999

In a federal system of government, the central is

A. Superior to the other components
B. Inferior to the other components
C. Equal to the other cmponents
D. Of unlimited jurisdiction