Which Statement Captures the Theme of Chapter 2 When It

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which statement captures the theme of Chapter 2 when it comes to the U.S. government?

• A) The federal form of government has begun to assume too much power, leading to a situation of dual federalism and gridlock.
• B) The federal form of government distributes power and involves many actors, yet leads to less-efficient policy solutions and an inability to address complex issues.
• C) The growing globalization has made the federal form of government less relevant, while the current political trends have led to gridlock, a new and challenging situation.
• D) New and different threats, such as climate change and terrorism, have led to a situation, in which more federal authority is needed, and states must be willing to yield their historical power.

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Definitions:

Arrector Pili

Small muscles attached to hair follicles in mammals; their contraction causes hair to stand up, known as "goosebumps."

Voluntary Control

The conscious regulation of skeletal muscles and movements by the brain, permitting actions like walking, speaking, and grabbing.

Nervous Tissue

Specialized tissue that makes up the central and peripheral nervous systems, consisting of neurons and supporting cells, responsible for transmitting nerve signals.

Neurons

Nerve cells that are the building blocks of the nervous system, involved in processing and transmitting information through electrical and chemical signals.