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 United States delegates some of its power to the United Nations.
E) the federal government is downsized by completely cutting wasteful programs.

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Devolution is the process of transferring power and responsibilities from the federal government to state and local governments. This can include delegating the implementation of programs and services to state and local governments, as well as downsizing the federal government. Option A, D, and E are incorrect as they are not related to the concept of devolution. Option C is incorrect as it suggests the opposite of devolution, which is centralization.

Devolution Describes a Process Through Which