At the Heart of the Concept of a Federal System

question 48

Multiple Choice

At the heart of the concept of a federal system is __________.

• A)the nearly absolute lack of government regulation of the economy
• B)the power of central government to dissolve political subunits at any time
• C)the existence of component states with some powers that cannot be easily overridden by the central government
• D)a fusion of the legislative and executive branch functions of government

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Definitions:

Tabula Rasa

A theory suggesting that individuals are born without built-in mental content, and therefore all knowledge comes from experience or perception.

Inborn Predisposition

An innate tendency or propensity to exhibit certain behaviors, characteristics, or health conditions, often influenced by genetic factors.

Out-of-home Placement

A situation where children are placed in settings outside of their family home, such as foster care or residential programs, due to various reasons.

Foster Home

An out-of-home placement in which adults raise children who aren’t their own.