AP Human Geography / Unit 4: Political Patterns and Processes
4.8 Defining Devolutionary Factors
Notes
Devolution is the transfer of power from central to regional governments.
- Causes: ethnic, cultural, economic and physical differences (Catalonia, Scotland, Quebec).
- Can lead to autonomy or balkanization (breakup into smaller states).
Practice
Scotland gaining its own parliament is an example of:
Power moved to a region.
Catalonia's push for independence is driven partly by:
Cultural and economic factors.
Balkanization refers to:
From the Balkans.
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