Discuss, with examples, the different forms of political devolution in contemporary Europe

What will be an ideal response?


Europe has different forms of devolution. One type is the more typical situation where a minority that has a distinct geography, i.e., a regional identity and territory, confronts the nation/majority with their desire to be recognized and have some form of self-governing. Autonomy or independence may be the ultimate goal, and the methods may vary from violent actions (Basque terrorism and Donbas paramilitary conflict) to democratic referenda (Catelonia and Scotland). The other form is the "Europe of Regions" promoted by the EU whereas sub-state units initiate cross-border cooperation; meanwhile, the EU promotes a supranational agenda (beyond nationalism) that attempts to develop a pan-European identity.

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A) Population growth decreases. B) Population growth increases. C) Population growth remains steady. D) Population growth typically crashes.

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a. when they are fruit-bearing b. when they are bare c. right after fruit have been picked d. when they are blossoming e. when the first leaves show up

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Which would you expect to have a higher melting point: sodium chloride, NaCl, or aluminum oxide, Al2O3?

A) The aluminum oxide has a higher melting point because it is a larger molecule and has a greater number of molecular interactions. B) NaCl has a higher melting point because it is a solid at room temperature. C) The aluminum oxide has a higher melting point because of the greater charges of the ions, and hence the greater force of attractions between them. D) The aluminum oxide has a higher melting point because of the covalent bonds within the molecule.

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