THEORY
1. (a) Explain deconcentration of power (b) Outline any five importance of decentralization.
2. (a) Explain decentralization (b) State four advantages of decentralization.
OBJECTIVES
1. The delegation of Administrative Powers to the local units with the central supervision and control is called
A. devolution. B. decentralization. C. deconcentration. D. centralization.
2. A practice by which semi autonomous units are given part of governmental powers and functions is known as
A. deconcentration. B. distribution. C. devolution. D. decongestion.
3. A disadvantage of centralized administration is that
A. wide powers are allocated to sub-national bodies. B. the influence of the central administration is easily felt by the local people. C. local people are not easily exploited by the sub-national. agents. D. sub-national bodies are denied initiative in decision making.
4. The process of distribution of powers among authorities distinct from the central government is known as
A. centralization. B. delegation. C. deconcentration. D. separation.
5. The concept of decentralization includes all the following elements except
A. deconcentration. B. devolution. C. delimitation. D. delegation.
6. Decentralization is a common feature of
A. totalitarian system of government. B. federal system of government. C. unitary system of government. D. fascist system of government.
7. Devolution of power is associated with a
A. decentralized political system. B. feudal political system. C. totalitarian political system. D. centralized political system.
8. The degree of centralization is high in a
A. Unitary system of government. B. federal system of government. C. confederal system of government. D. representative government.
9. Centralization of power is a basic feature of a
A. federal government. B. unitary government. C. presidential government. D. parliamentary
government.
10. The transfer of political power to local authorities by the central government is known as
A. devolution of power. B. devolution of political posts. C. deconcentration of legislative powers.
D. decentralization of government business.
11. Which of the following constitutional provision gives a high degree of autonomy to component parts of a unitary state?
A. Devolution B. Delegation C. Divestiture D. Declaration.
12. The essence of the concept of devolution is to cater for the interest of the
A. ruling government B. majority C. minority D. rule of law.
13. One of factors that influences decentralization of power in a state is
A. weak central authority B. maximum loyalty C. widening political participation D. maximum allegiance to the state.
