WAEC Government 2001 Question 9

Question 9

Federal, Unitary and Confederal Systems

A practice by which semi autonomous units are given part of governmental powers and functions is known as

  1. A.deconcentration
  2. B.distribution
  3. C.devolution
  4. D.decongestion.
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Answer: C (devolution)

Explanation

Devolution transfers some powers to semi-autonomous lower units.