UK Government, the Law and Your Role
What does the term "devolution" mean?
AThe selling-off or privatisation of state-owned public industries and services
BReducing the overall size and budget of the UK armed forces and military
CTransferring powers from central government to regional parliaments ✓
DThe decision to leave the European Union, as voted for in the 2016 referendum
Answer & explanation
The correct answer is Transferring powers from central government to regional parliaments.
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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