Which of the following best characterizes the principle of "subsidiarity" in the context of governance?
1
The central authority must have predominant power and make decisions for the local units.
2
Decision-making should always involve international governing bodies for a more global perspective.
3
Decisions should be made as closely as possible to the citizen, with higher-level institutions only intervening when necessary.
4
Power is equally distributed among all levels of governance, irrespective of the complexity of the issue.