Question

Which of the following definitions best describes the term devolution?
A.
the creation of a united central government
B.
the establishment of a coalition between member states
C.
the breakup of a state into smaller, independent states
D.
the transfer of power from one dictator to another

Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
B

Answers

GPT-4o mini
The best answer to describe the term "devolution" is **C. the breakup of a state into smaller, independent states**.

However, it's worth noting that devolution generally refers to the transfer of powers from a central government to local or regional authorities rather than the breakup of a state. If you refer strictly to the provided options, none accurately capture the more standard definition of devolution. Would you like to clarify or explore further?