(07.06, 07.09 MC) An ethnic minority in a large multinational state feels it has been ignored and oppressed by the state. Tensions are beginning to form between the ethnic minority and other citizens of the state. What actions are the involved parties MOST likely to take in response to the tensions?
I. The ethnic minority will form a sovereign state.
II. The multinational state will devolve some power to the ethnic minority.
III. The multinational state nation will form a unitary form of government.
IV. The ethnic minority will not pursue any action against the ethnic majority.
I and II I and III II and III II and IV III and IV


In which of the following situations might a country wish to devolve power to a section of the state?

I. A fragmented state in which one fragment is dominated by an ethnic minority
II. A microstate that is run by a unitary government
III. A prorupt state with a different religion practiced in the protruding area
IV. A compact landlocked nation-state with a federal system of government

I and II

I and III

I and IV

II and III

II and IV