Devolution specifically refers to the transfer of powers from a central government to regional or nonstate bodies, usually for the purpose of increasing local self-government. It is not related to the breakdown of civil society, disintegration of supranational organizations, or extermination of ethnic minority groups.

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Devolution Refers to

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Devolution refers to

A) the breakdown of civil society leading to a failed state.
B) the disintegration of a supranational organization.
C) deliberate transfer of powers held by a central government to regional or nonstate bodies to increase local self-government.
D) the extermination of an ethnic minority group by the state.
E) None of the above is true.

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