Ned Is Growing Up in a Family Where His Parents

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Multiple Choice

Ned is growing up in a family where his parents provide him with a great deal of warmth and he feels that he has very close relationships with both of his parents. In terms of discipline, his parents are relatively lax and allow him to do as he pleases. As a result, Ned is somewhat immature and self-centered. Baumrind would most likely classify Ned's parents as using a(n) ___________ parenting style.

• A)tolerant
• B)indulgent
• C)lenient
• D)liberal

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Definitions:

Unitary Government

A form of government where a single central authority holds the power, with no subdivisions like states having any significant autonomy.

Federal Government

The national level of government, having supreme authority over political units like states or provinces, responsible for the execution of national laws and policies.

Central Government

The national or federal government, responsible for the administration and governance of a country as a whole.

Convention in Philadelphia

The Convention in Philadelphia, also known as the Constitutional Convention of 1787, was a meeting where the Constitution of the United States was drafted to replace the Articles of Confederation.