National Authority Has Greatly Expanded in the Twentieth Century in Large

question 4

Multiple Choice

National authority has greatly expanded in the twentieth century in large part because

• A)the states and the federal government have become increasingly interdependent.
• B)constitutional amendments have opened the way for wider application of national authority.
• C)the state governments have shown themselves to be an ineffective level of government.
• D)the Democrats have been in control of Congress for most of the century.
• E)Americans like the idea of "big government."

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Definitions:

Equilibrium

A state of balance or stability, where different elements are in harmonious or stable proportions.

Tension

The state of being stretched tight, which can refer to physical objects or a psychological state of stress or anxiety.

Nonmotivating

Activities or stimuli that do not provoke interest, excitement, or drive in an individual.

Motives

The reasons or drives behind an individual's actions or behavior.