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JAMB 2006 - Question 37

Government 2006 JAMB Past Questions - Question 37: In a fedral system, the essence of specifying the constitutional relationship between the centre and the constituent units is to

Choose the most appropriate option for the gap .
In a fedral system, the essence of specifying the constitutional relationship between the centre and the constituent units is to
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Correct Answer

D

Explanation

In a federal system, the essence of specifying theconstitutional relationship between the centre and the constituent units is toavoid functional conflicts. It was Sir Oliver Lyttleton Constitution 1954 thatclassified governmental powers into three-the Exclusive, the Concurrent andResidual Powers. Exclusive Powers-matters where only the federal government canlegislate. Concurrent Lists-matters where both the federal government andregional or state governments can legislate. Residual Powers-matters where onlythe Regional or State government legislate. Coming back to the Concurrent List,it should be noted that the federal government takes precedence in case of anyconflict.