Meaning, Forms, Merits and Demerits of Decentralization of Power
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- Meaning of Decentralization of Power
- Merits of Decentralization of Power
- Demerits of Decentralization of Power
What is Decentralization of Power?
Decentralization of Power is the administrative system or model in which political powers are shared in such a way that the component units (states, Regions, Local Units) are not directly subordinate to the central government.
The component units derive their political powers from the constitutionA constitution is a set of fundamental rules that determine how a country or state is run. More which clearly specifies such powers e.g. Federal system of government.
Countries, where political power is decentralized, include Nigeria, the USA, India, Canada, etc.
Forms of Decentralization of Power:
The two forms of decentralization include:
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