WAEC - Government (2020 - No. 16)
Which of the following constitutional provisions gives a high degree of autonomy to component parts of a unitary state?
Devolution
Delegation
Divestiture
Declaration
설명
Devolution involves the delegation of powers and responsibilities from the central government to regional or local authorities, allowing them some level of self-governance while remaining part of a unitary state. This is distinct from a federal system, where sovereignty is constitutionally divided between central and regional governments.