Understanding the Commonwealth: Fact or Fiction?

A. It is the successor of the British Empire.

The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 54 independent and sovereign states, most of which were former British colonies. While it acknowledges its historical connection to the British Empire, it is not a direct successor in the political or territorial sense. The Commonwealth focuses on cooperation and shared values rather than maintaining a centralized power structure. Therefore, the statement that the Commonwealth is the successor of the British Empire is incorrect.