Quiz on Nigerian Federalism

What is federalism?

• A system of government where power is shared between the central and its component units

• A system of government where power is concentrated in the central government only

• A system of government where power is shared between the central government and foreign entities

• A system of government where power is shared between the central government and the military

Which of the following factors is responsible for Nigerian federalism?

• Cultural diversity

• Linguistic homogeneity

• Isolation from other countries

• Absence of natural resources

What was the main feature of Nigerian federalism before independence?

• Absence of a written constitution

• Supremacy of the military

• Constitutional division of power

• Equal regions

What principle is used for revenue allocation in Nigerian federalism?

• Principle of centralization

• Principle of derivation

• Principle of exclusion

• Principle of dictatorship

Which commission recommended revenue allocation principles in Nigeria in 1958?

• The Dina Commission

• The Raisman Commission

• The Aboyade Technical Committee

• The Binns Commission

What is one of the problems of Nigerian federalism?

• Fear of secession

• Complete ethnic harmony

• Lack of power sharing

• Absence of corruption

What is a major issue faced in Nigerian federalism according to the text?

• The problem of state creation

• The problem of foreign intervention

• The problem of equal distribution of resources

• The problem of excessive centralization

What is the significance of cultural diversity in Nigerian federalism?

• It leads to linguistic homogeneity

• It promotes unity and understanding among different ethnic groups

• It hinders the development of the country

• It results in isolation from other countries

Which committee played a crucial role in recommending revenue allocation principles in Nigeria?

• The Dina Commission

• The Raisman Commission

• The Aboyade Technical Committee

• The Binns Commission

What impact does the problem of state creation have on Nigerian federalism?

• It leads to equal distribution of resources

• It promotes foreign intervention

• It hinders the effective functioning of the federal system

• It results in excessive centralization