NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA
FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE
2019_2 POP EXAMINATION
COURSE CODE: POL 322
COURSE TITLE: COMPARATIVE FEDERALISM
CREDIT UNIT: 3
TIME ALLOWED: 3 Hours
INSTRUCTION: ANSWER ANY FOUR (4) QUESTIONS OF YOUR CHOICE
1) a. Explain the concept of Fiscal Federalism? (2.5marks)
b. Examine at least five (5) objectives upon which Fiscal Federalism is anchored upon?
(15marks)
2) a. Define Federalism? (2.5marks)
b. Examine in detail the various forms of Federalism namely; Competitive, Cooperative
and Dual Federalism? (15marks)
3) a. Explain the concept of Executive? (5.5marks)
b. Discuss in lucid terms the meaning of; Real or Nominal Executive, Single/Plural
Executive, Cabinet System, Political and Permanent Executive? (12marks)
4) Analyze the following concepts; Symmetrical Federalism, Consociationalism,
Asymmetrical Federalism and Intergovernmental Relations? (17.5marks)
5) Elaborate on the six (6) traditions upon which the Political autonomy in Switzerland is
derived from? (17.5marks)
6) a. With reference to the Australian experience, discuss the basic principles of cooperative
federalism according to Kasper (1994)? (5.5marks)
b. Elaborate on the four (4) essential parts of dual federalism? (12marks).
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