Question

______ is the delegating of authority and decision - making on a policy program to a lower level of government.

a) home rule
b) devolution
c) preemption
d) redistribution
e) incorporation

Explanation:

Devolution is the transfer of power and decision - making from a central government to lower - level governments. Home rule is more about local self - governance with a certain degree of autonomy within a larger state. Preemption is when a higher - level government restricts lower - level government actions. Redistribution is about reallocating resources. Incorporation is about adding an area or entity into a larger one.

Answer:

B. Devolution