Some territories within the Russian Federation are characterized by concentrated populations of ethnic groups and these areas function as autonomous republics. Which of the following best explains the political relationship between the autonomous republics and the central government of Russia?AThe central government of Russia exerts complete control over the autonomous republics to counteract devolutionary pressures.BThe autonomous republics are able to function independently from the central government because of an abundance of natural resources.CRussia is a multistate nation characterized by contested regional boundaries.DThe autonomous republics provide ethnic groups with some political control over their homelands while preserving Russia's territorial integrity.ERussia is a unitary state characterized by many ethnic groups united within a single country.

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