The process by which states pool their sovereignty, surrendering some individual powers in exchange for some political, social, or economic benefits, is known as:
A)decentralization.
B)devolution.
C)integration.
D)peripheralism.
E)absorption.

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Integration refers to the process of states coming together and pooling their sovereignty, surrendering some individual powers in exchange for some political, social, or economic benefits. Decentralization refers to the transfer of power from a central authority to local governments or authorities. Devolution refers to the transfer of power from a higher level of government to a lower level of government. Peripheralism and absorption are not related to the concept of pooling sovereignty.

The Process by Which States Pool Their Sovereignty, Surrendering Some