NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA

DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

2019_1 EXAMINATION QUESTIONS

COURSE CODE:       POL322

COURSE TITLE:       COMPARATIVE FEDERALISM

CREDIT UNIT:          3 CREDIT UNITS

TME ALLOWED:      3 HOURS

INSTRUCTION:        ANSWER ANY FOUR QUESTIONS ONLY

1. Discuss the principles upon which the Decentralization principle in Switzerland is based upon?             (17.5 marks)

2. Discuss the challenges that have made Nigeria’s Decentralization process ineffective. (17.5 marks)

3. What is Federalism? Briefly explain the concept of Intergovernmental Relations, Consociationalism, Symmetrical Federalism, Asymmetrical Federalism and Principle of Subsidiarity? (17.5 marks)

4. What is devolution of power and list five advantages of devolution? (17.5 marks)

5. Discuss the eight principles upon which fiscal federalism is anchored. (17.5 Marks)

6. Discuss the various principles that have been employed in reviewing the Nigeria’s Revenue Allocation Experience. (17.5 marks)

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NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE

JANUARY/FEBRUARY, 2017_2 EXAMINATION QUESTIONS

         COURSE CODE: POL 322

         COURSE TITLE: COMPARATIVE FEDERALISM

INSTRUCTION:  Answer only three Questions

TIME ALLOWED:3 Hours

1a      What is Federalism? (3Marks)

b      Identify and discuss five (5) species of Federal political system (20Marks)

2        Discuss John Stuart Mill’s contribution to the development of federalism (23Marks)

3        Explain the characteristics of an organized Executive andstate the main   functions in the Nigerian constitution (23Marks)

4        State your understanding of devolution of powers and its advantages in the Federal   system (23Marks)

5a      What is Inter- Governmental Relations? (3Marks)

b        List at least five (5) major problems of implementing Inter-governmental relations(20Marks)

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NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

POLITICAL SCIENCE DEPARTMENT

JUNE/JULY, 2017_1 EXAMINATION QUESTIONS

COURSE CODE: POL322

COURSE TITLE: COMPARATIVE FEDERALISM

INSTRUCTION: ANSWER ANY THREE QUESTIONS

CREDIT UNITS:     3

TIME ALLOWED:3 HOURS

1. Discuss the Nigerian federalism within the framework of the following theories
2. Dual federalism
3. Cooperative federalism

• Competitive federalism

2. Describe the practice of democracy in Nigeria in consonance with the liberal principles.
3. Explain the dynamics of the separation of powers principle in the United States of America.

4.Trace the political and constitutional developments of Nigeria to the origin of her federalism.

5. Highlight the factors that make Switzerland a model of decentralized government.

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NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE

JULY, 2018_1 EXAMINATION QUESTIONS

COURSE CODE: POL 322

COURSE TITLE:    COMPARATIVE FEDERALISM

CREDIT UNIT:3

TIME ALLOWED: 3 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS: ANSWER ANY FOUR (4) QUESTIONS

1. What do you understand as dual federalism? Illustrate with concrete examples(17½ Marks)
2. Explain the contributions of the three arms of government to the practice of federalism (17½ Marks)
3. Discuss the meaning and impact of heterogeneity on federal political arrangements (17½ Marks)
4. Write brief but concise notes on any FOUR of the following( 17½Marks)
5. Competitive federalism
6. Inter-governmental relations

iii.       Democracy

1. Consociationalism
2. Identity politics
3. What are the THREE factors associated with minority challenges in Nigeria. Illustrate your answer with vivid examples (17½ Marks).

6(a)     What is your understanding of Fiscal Federalism? (4Marks)

(b)       Assess the impact of Fiscal dominance of the central government on Nigeria’s federalism (13½ Marks)

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NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA

DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

NOVEMBER, 2018_2 EXAMINATION QUESTION

COURSE CODE:  POL322

COURSE TITLE: COMPARATIVE FEDERALISM

CREDIT UNIT :    3

TME ALLOWED: 3hrs

INSTRUCTION : ANSWER ANY FOUR QUESTIONS

1. List and explain three essential ingredient of federalism as espoused by Kenneth C. Wheare- 17.5marks
2. With your knowledge of the basic terms and concepts in federalism, explain the meaning of the following terms; Consociation, principle of subsidiary, Symmetric and Asymmetric federalism. 17.5marks
3. Examine the influences and contributions of Johannes Althusius to the development of federalism. 17.5marks
4. Harold Laski warned of “The Obsolescence of Federalism” using this idea of his, highlight five major issues that have continued to dominate the discourse on federalism. 17.5marks
5. Discuss four principles of cooperative federalism, as it relates to economic opportunities as espoused by Kasper (1994). 17.5marks
6. Define Cooperative Federalism, and list three features of Cooperative Federalism- 17.5marks

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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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