GOVERNMENT

JAMB 2010 - Question 11

Government 2010 JAMB Past Questions - Question 11: In which of the following systems is the power of the component units more than that of the central-government?

Choose the most appropriate option for the gap .
In which of the following systems is the power of the component units more than that of the central-government?
A:
B:
C:
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Correct Answer

A

Explanation

.It is in theConfederal systems that the power of the component units is found to be morethan that of the Central government. Confederation is an association ofcountries for a particular purpose or some purposes. It is the type ofgovernment with a weak Centre and a strong component units. The CentralGovernment depends on the sovereign states (components units) for herexistence. Somecharacteristics of a confederation are as follows:i. Strong component units and weakcentre.ii. Freedom of secessioniii; Citizens loyalty toonly the component unit.iv. The Confederation deals only with the variousunits and not with individuals.v. The central government can only exercise powerwith the consent of the confederating units.