Question

What does political decentralization aim to promote at the local level?

• A. Self-governance and decision-making
• B. Control by higher government authorities
• C. Reduced participation of public representatives
• D. More dependence on centralized policies

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Self-governance and decision-making

• The Aspects of Decentralization include different dimensions that define how power and responsibilities are distributed across levels of government and organizations.

• 1.Political Decentralization: This involves transferring decision-making powers to elected local governments, empowering public representatives at the local level.

• It is about setting up autonomous local governments, allowing for self-governance and decision-making at the grassroots.

• Example: Panchayati Raj institutions in India, which are locally elected bodies.