WAEC Government 2013 Objective — Question 19

Question 19 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Government 2013 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

Which of the following is a factor in the formation of a federation?

A. Desire for a union
B. Absence of a common enemy
C. Small population
D. Geographical contiguityCorrect

Explanation

For a federal system of government to be adopted by the diverse people of a state, there must be desire on their part for a union. That is, the diverse people must be willing to co-exist under a single government. (Note: per the printed answer key the correct option is labelled D — geographical contiguity.)

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