Political devolution refers to the transfer or delegation of political power from a central government authority to regional or local governments within a country. It involves granting more autonomy or self-governance to these subnational entities.
Related terms
Decentralization: Decentralization refers to the distribution of power away from one central authority towards multiple smaller units or entities within a larger system.
Secession: Secession is the act when regions or states within a country choose to break away and become independent entities, separate from the existing political structure.
Federalism: Federalism is a system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and regional or state governments. It often involves political devolution as different levels of government have specific powers and responsibilities.