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Which of the following best describes the relationship between the central and the ...

Which of the following best describes the relationship between the central and the component government in a federation ?
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  • A The central governmnet collect revenue for component governments
  • B The central and component governments have equal powers
  • C The central government is weaker than the component governments
  • D The central government legislates for the component
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The component states are in some sense sovereign, in so far as certain powers are reserved to them that may not be exercised by the central government. However, a federation is more than a mere loose alliance of independent states

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