Devolution of Programs to the States Has Evolved Gradually, Through

question 52

Multiple Choice

Devolution of programs to the states has evolved gradually, through legislation such as The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, which __________________________.

• A) ​encouraged states to become "laboratories of democracy"
• B) ​relaxed federal oversight of state performance
• C) ​deregulated many industries
• D) ​abolished the Department of Education
• E) ​capped federal block grants to states for welfare aid

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Definitions:

Sensory Pathway Neurons

Nerve cells involved in the paths that sensory information travels from the sensory organs to the brain for processing.

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing and sending out neural signals.

Autonomic Nerves

Nerves that control involuntary functions in the body, such as heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate.

Peripheral Nervous System

That part of the nervous system that lies outside the brain and spinal cord, which includes the nerves that extend to the limbs, organs, and the body's periphery.