Practice question · Multiple choice
Deconcentration redistributes the exercise of competence rather than competence itself. What does this mean for a Government Delegate acting in a region?
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- Who retains formal legal ownership of the powers being executed locally?
- Does relocating an official geographically change the chain of political accountability?
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A. She exercises central power locally while remaining accountable to Madrid
Why
Confusing deconcentration with decentralisation leads to treating field officials as autonomous regional actors or shared officers. Deconcentration merely shifts execution geographically; legal power and ultimate accountability stay at the centre.
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