How should continuity of colonial institutions after decolonization be understood?

Correct answer: Old institutions were modified for democratic needs, but many institutional structures and administrative procedures continued

Decolonization did not mean only the end of foreign rule. New states also had to govern through inherited institutions such as administration, law, bureaucracy, courts and education. Thus, many institutions were adapted to democratic and national needs, while parts of their structures and procedures continued. Option B is incorrect because institutional change is usually gradual, not a complete one-day abolition. Exam tip: use the idea of both ‘continuity and change’ in your answer.