The Relationship Between the States and the Nation Was Permanently

question 30

Multiple Choice

The relationship between the states and the nation was permanently altered during Roosevelt's New Deal by increasing ______.

• A) the level of congressional authority to regulate interstate commerce
• B) the executive powers of the president and his or her cabinet
• C) the judicial powers of the Supreme Court and the federal court system
• D) the sovereignty of state legislatures and executives to implement new programs

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Definitions:

Dehumanizing Conditions

Situations or environments that strip individuals of their dignity, identity, or humanity, often leading to a loss of self-worth and identity.

Institutionalized

Established in practice or custom, often referring to the longstanding establishment of an individual within a healthcare or correctional facility.

Social Breakdown Syndrome

A theoretical concept describing the decline of societal structures and norms leading to widespread disorganization and individual psychological distress.

Institutionalization

The process of placing individuals in an institution, such as a psychiatric hospital or prison, where their freedom is severely restricted.