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==Origin==

==Origin==

Medieval Latin devolution-, devolutio, from [[Latin]] devolvere. Devolve meaning to roll down.

Medieval Latin devolution-, devolutio, from [[Latin]] devolvere. Devolve meaning to roll down.

*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/16th_century 1545]

*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/16th_century 1545]

==Definitions==

==Definitions==

*1: transference (as of [[rights]], [[powers]], [[property]], or [[responsibility]]) to another; especially : the [[surrender]] of powers to local authorities by a central [[government]]

*1: transference (as of [[rights]], [[powers]], [[property]], or [[responsibility]]) to another; especially : the [[surrender]] of powers to local authorities by a central [[government]]

*2: [[retrograde]] evolution : [[degeneration]]

*2: [[retrograde]] evolution : [[degeneration]]

==Description==

==Description==

'''Devolution''' is the statutory granting of [[powers]] from the central [[government]] of a [[sovereign]] [[state]] to government at a subnational level, such as a regional, local, or state level. It differs from [[federalism]] in that the powers devolved may be temporary and ultimately reside in central government, thus the state remains, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/De_jure de jure], unitary.

'''Devolution''' is the statutory granting of [[powers]] from the central [[government]] of a [[sovereign]] [[state]] to government at a subnational level, such as a regional, local, or state level. It differs from [[federalism]] in that the powers devolved may be temporary and ultimately reside in central government, thus the state remains, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/De_jure de jure], unitary.

[[Legislation]] creating devolved [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parliament parliaments] or assemblies can be [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Repeal repealed] by central government in the same way as any statute. Federal systems, or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federacy federacies], differ in that state or provincial government is guaranteed in the [[constitution]]. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australia Australia], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada Canada], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/India India] and the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States United States] have federal systems, and have [[constitutions]] (as do some of their constituent states or provinces). They also have Territories, with less power and authority than a state or province.

[[Legislation]] creating devolved [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parliament parliaments] or assemblies can be [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Repeal repealed] by central government in the same way as any statute. Federal systems, or [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federacy federacies], differ in that state or provincial government is guaranteed in the [[constitution]]. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australia Australia], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada Canada], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/India India] and the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States United States] have federal systems, and have [[constitutions]] (as do some of their constituent states or provinces). They also have Territories, with less power and authority than a state or province.

The devolution can be mainly [[financial]], e.g. giving areas a budget which was formerly [[administered]] by central government. However, the power to make [[legislation]] relevant to the area may also be granted.[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devolution]

The devolution can be mainly [[financial]], e.g. giving areas a budget which was formerly [[administered]] by central government. However, the power to make [[legislation]] relevant to the area may also be granted.[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devolution]

[[Category: Political Science]]

[[Category: Political Science]]