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WAEC Government 1991 (August) Question 50

Question 50

Local Government

The transfer of political power to local authorities by the central government is known as

  1. A.devolution of power.
  2. B.devolution of political posts.
  3. C.deconcentration of legislative powers.
  4. D.decentralization of government business.
  5. E.decentralization of politics.
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Answer: A (devolution of power.)

Explanation

Devolution is the transfer of powers from the centre to local or regional authorities.