GOVT SS3

What is federalism?

• A system of government where power is concentrated in a central authority

• A system where power is shared between central and regional governments

• A system of government led by a monarch

• A system where only regional governments hold power

Which of the following is a key feature of federalism?

• Absence of a written constitution

• Supremacy of the regional governments over the central government

• Division of powers between different levels of government

• Rule by a single party

An example of a federal state is:

• France

• United States of America

• United Kingdom

• China

Which of the following factors is crucial for the successful operation of federalism?

• A unitary constitution

• Equal distribution of natural resources

• Presence of cultural and ethnic diversity

• Dominance of the central government

What is the role of a written constitution in federalism?

• It centralizes all power

• It outlines the division of powers between levels of government

• It eliminates regional autonomy

• It reduces the importance of the judiciary

Which of these is NOT a factor that promotes federalism?

• Geographical size

• Absence of ethnic or cultural diversity

• Economic viability of regions

• Desire for political autonomy

What was the primary aim of the London Constitutional Conference of 1953?

• To establish military rule in Nigeria

• To review and amend the Macpherson Constitution of 1951

• To finalize Nigeria's independence

• To introduce a unitary system of government

The London Constitutional Conference of 1953 led to the drafting of which constitution?

• Clifford Constitution

• Lyttleton Constitution

• Richards Constitution

• Independence Constitution

A key outcome of the 1953 London Constitutional Conference was:

• The establishment of regional autonomy

• The abolition of the House of Representatives

• Immediate independence for Nigeria

• The introduction of indirect rule

What was the primary aim of the Lagos Conference of 1954?

• To draft Nigeria's independence constitution

• To review the outcomes of the 1953 London Conference

• To create new political parties

• To abolish regional