Geography GCSE
Devolution
What Devolution means in Geography GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Devolution
The transfer of power and funding from national government to local or regional authorities.
Topics that use Devolution
- The UK settlement, population and economic challenges (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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Using Devolution in the exam
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