Rationale For A Federal System - Government Jamb Past Questions and Answers

Question 1 :

• JAMB 2019

In a democratic system _______

A. Majority Vote
B. Legal sovereignty shouldn't be unquestionable
C. Electoral college is always necessary
D. Minority vote but majority rule

Question 2 :

• JAMB 1987

An important factor that brought about the introduction of federalism in Nigeria was the

A. Existence of three regions
B. Division of powers between the fedral and state governments
C. Diversity and complexity in social and cultural patterns
D. Existence of culturl bicameral legislature

Question 3 :

• JAMB 1987

Nigerian federalism before 1966 was be devilled by

A. Amendment clauses of the constitution
B. Large number of the local government areas
C. Lack of uniformity of the civil service
D. Uneven sizes of the constituent regions

Question 4 :

• JAMB 1988

One of the important advantages of federalism is that

A. Any component state can secede at any time
B. Each state can develop at its own peace
C. Each state can only spend money allocated to it by the centre
D. Citizens cannot be taxed by both state and federal governments

Question 5 :

• JAMB 1990

Which of the following was the LEAST important rationale for Nigerian federalism?

A. The vastness of the territory and the size of the population
B. Diverse cultures
C. Economic benefits
D. Bicameral legislature