An Ongoing Debate in American Government Is the Question of Which

question 53

Multiple Choice

An ongoing debate in American government is the question of which level of government should have the authority to provide programs and services to citizens. Beginning in the 1980s, many of the services provided by the federal government were relinquished to the state governments. This process is known as _________________.

• A) deregulation
• B) devolution
• C) privatization
• D) reinvention
• E) revolution

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Definitions:

Monitoring Performance

The continuous process of evaluating and assessing the performance of a program, project, or employee over time to ensure objectives are being met.

Nonprofit Boards

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Responsibility

The state or fact of having a duty to deal with something or of having control over someone, often implying accountability for one's actions.

Strategic Planning

The process of defining an organization's strategy or direction and making decisions on allocating its resources to pursue this strategy.