Which of the Following BEST Describes the Relationship Between the Central

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which of the following BEST describes the relationship between the central government and subnational governments?

• A) Japan is a federal system in which certain powers are reserved for subnational governments and others for the central government.
• B) The central government exercises financial and administrative control of subnational governments.
• C) Although Japan is a unitary state, the central government has nevertheless devolved a significant amount of authority to subnational governments.
• D) The central government exercises financial and administrative control over the governments of prefectures but not local governments.
• E) The central government exercises financial and administrative control over local governments but not those of prefectures.

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Definitions:

Acceptance

The action or process of being received as adequate or suitable, typically to be included in a group or to recognize the reality of a situation without attempting to change it.

Stigmatized

Describes individuals, groups, or conditions that are negatively stereotyped, leading to prejudice and discrimination against them.

Deterrence Hypothesis

The theory suggesting that the threat of punishment or negative consequences serves to prevent or reduce the likelihood of unwanted behaviors.

Positive Deviance

An unorthodox or unexpected behavior that deviates from the norm but results in a desirable outcome.