Devolution

Key term for OCR GCSE History A, used in Power: Monarchy and Democracy c.1000–2014.

Definition

The statutory delegation or transferring of specific political powers from the central government to regional or local assemblies.

Exam Context

Devolution appears in OCR GCSE History A revision content for British Thematic Studies, especially Power: Monarchy and Democracy c.1000–2014 and Power c.1800–2014.

British Thematic Studies Power: Monarchy and Democracy c.1000–2014 Power c.1800–2014

Found in Revision Notes

British Thematic Studies

Modern Challenges to Parliament and Constitutional Changes

Power: Monarchy and Democracy c.1000–2014 • Power c.1800–2014

Revise note

British Thematic Studies

The State and the People: World Wars and the Post-War Era

Power: Monarchy and Democracy c.1000–2014 • Power c.1800–2014

Revise note

Related Key Terms

Asymmetric Devolution Cause-based Challenge Collective Responsibility Combined Authority

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Conscription

Corporatism

Defence of the Realm Act (DORA)

Direct Action