The Idea That Policies Remain Relatively Stable, but Can Be

question 7

Multiple Choice

The idea that policies remain relatively stable, but can be marked by periods of great change, is known as ______.

• A) incrementalism
• B) punctuated equilibrium
• C) reductions in force
• D) bureaucratic politics

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Definitions:

Piazza d'Italia

Refers to a public square, often known as Italy Square in various cities, or specifically to the postmodern architectural project designed by Charles Moore in New Orleans.

Formalism

Strict adherence to, or dependence on, stylized shapes and methods of composition. An emphasis on an artwork’s visual elements rather than its subject.

Art Critic

An individual who evaluates and discusses the merits, faults, and value of artworks, often publishing their analyses in magazines, newspapers, or online platforms.

Art Brut

French, “Crude Art.” The mid-20th-century art movement led by Jean Dubuffet that rejected the conventions of traditional art in favor of the untaught art of children and the mentally ill.