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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