Residual powers in a federation are exercised by the

GOVERNMENT
WAEC 2008

Residual powers in a federation are exercised by the

  • A. federal government
  • B. federal and state governments
  • C. state governments
  • D. federal and local governments

Correct Answer: C. state governments

Explanation

Any area not covered in the Constitution is considered to be within the states' powers to make laws and is called a residual power.



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