UK Government, the Law and Your Role
What does the term "devolution" mean?
AReducing the overall size and budget of the UK armed forces and military
BTransferring powers from central government to regional parliaments ✓
CThe decision to leave the European Union, as voted for in the 2016 referendum
DThe selling-off or privatisation of state-owned public industries and services
Explanation
Devolution is the transfer of powers from the central UK Parliament in Westminster to regional or national parliaments/assemblies in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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