What is the primary principle of federalism?

The division of power and authority between a central government and multiple constituent units.

True or False: In federalism, all countries have dual citizenship.

False. 
Only some federal countries have dual citizenship; India has single citizenship.

In a federal system, where are the distinct powers and responsibilities of the central and regional governments defined?

Constitution

What are some factors that help in the smooth functioning of federalism?

A culture of trust, cooperation, mutual respect, and constraint.

How does an independent judiciary maintain the balance of power in a federal system?

It settles disputes between the central and state governments regarding the division of power.

Which subjects are typically national responsibilities in a federal system?

• Defense.
• Foreign Affairs.
• Currency.
• Trade and Commerce.
• Immigration.
• National Infrastructure.

Fill in the blank: Resentment from dominance by a single unit in a federation may lead to requests for ___ or civil wars.

Secession

Fill in the blanks: 
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) was formed in ___ after the dissolution of the West Indies Federation.

1973

True or False: 
The West Indies Federation had a strong central government capable of unifying the economies of all member islands.

False. 
The Federation had a weak central authority, and each island managed its own economy independently.

What was one of the main purposes of the Treaty of Chiguaramas signed in 1973?

The Treaty of Chiguaramas aimed to foster regional integration and cooperation among the independent islands.

Riddle: 
I was created to unite several islands, but lasted only four years. What am I?

The West Indies Federation

What challenge do CARICOM member states face despite having formal regional structures?

Balancing regional integration with their local or national identity.

Multiple Choice: 
What year did the West Indies Federation dissolve? 
A) 1958 
B) 1962 
C) 1973 
D) 1980

B) 1962

What year did Nigeria's federal constitution first establish a federal government structure?

The federal constitution was established in 1950 at the Ibadan Constitutional Conference.

Fill in the blanks: Federalism in Nigeria is characterized by distinct regional governance for the ___, ___, and ___ ethnic groups.

Yoruba, Igbo, and Hausa-Fulani.

What major political change occurred in Nigeria in 1999?

Nigeria regained democracy in 1999 after a period of military rule.

Which natural resource has been a major source of disputes and conflict in countries where its control and revenue are highly contested?

Oil.