Question 3
Enumerate five features of a federal state.
Observation
This was another popular question and the candidates’ performance was average. They really had a good idea of the question. However, a few candidates performed poorly and score low marks. The candidates were expected to write the following points as answers to the question.
- Existence of two levels of government i.e. Federal and component units.
- Supremacy of the Federal constitution.
- The constitution is written.
- The constitution is rigid.
- There is a bicameral legislature.
(vi) Existence of a Federal Supreme Court.
(vii) Denial of the right to secede.
(viii) Formal division of powers.
(ix) Dual allegiance of citizens sharing formula.