Devolution Describes a Process Through Which

question 40

Multiple Choice

Devolution describes a process through which

• A)Congress gives up some of its power to the executive branch.
• B)the federal government is downsized by delegating the implementation of programs to state and local governments.
• C)state and local governments are downsized by delegating the implementation of programs to the federal government.
• D)the federal government is downsized by completely cutting wasteful programs.

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Definitions:

Prejudice

A preconceived opinion or judgment about someone or something that is not based on reason or actual experience; often related to negative or discriminatory beliefs.

Self-fulfilling Prophecy

A belief or expectation that directly or indirectly causes itself to become true, due to positive feedback between belief and behavior.

Ethnocentrism

Ethnocentrism is the belief in the superiority of one's own ethnic group or culture, often accompanied by a disregard or contempt for other cultures.

Ageism

Prejudice and discrimination toward older people.