Define decentralization of policy making. In what ways might decentralization of policy making have negative impact?

What will be an ideal response?


Decentralization is a transfer of policy authority from federal to state government. Negative impact is that states’ policy capacities differ widely according to size, population characteristics, distinct history and culture, natural features, and affluence. A situation of inequity across states may develop.

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TR News publishes a story about a state governor's son having allegedly smuggled narcotics across the national border. Upon reading the news, the governor develops health complications. Investigations reveal that the governor's son is innocent and all charges are, therefore, dropped. However, the governor feels that he can collect damages from TR News for having published the story against his son. In this scenario, the governor can sue TR News for _____.

A. hate speech B. slander C. libel D. obscenity E. battery

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The policy of "perestroika" means

a. Economic restructuring b. Political restructuring c. Media restructuring d. Diplomatic restructuring e. Religious restructuring

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Conservatives view poverty as stemming from:

A. absence of opportunities in the free-enterprise system. B. the lack of educational opportunities in the United States. C. largely voluntary choices made by individuals D. no available work training programs.

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When a researcher reads a scholarly journal, s/he should

A) ignore anything that might conflict with the researcher's opinion. B) only take into account information presented in the article. C) form a mental image of the article's topic. D) read the article only once.

Political Science