In a federal system of government, legislative items constitutionally reserved for only the central government...

JAMB 2022

In a federal system of government, legislative items constitutionally reserved for only the central government fall under the _________ list.

A. concurrent
B. executive
C. residual
D. exclusive

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation

Exclusive Legislative List

These are the areas the powers reserved exclusively for the central government are defined. This means that only the central or federal government can legislate on the subjects in the exclusive list. Interference of the regional or state governments on matters in the exclusive list can be declared null and void and unconstitutional.

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