A small state government successfully makes major changes to its public education policy out of belief that it is the best thing for the people,even though the public largely opposes the new policy.At the same time,the state proves largely incapable of maintaining law and order or providing food and medical care in a region that is suffering through a drought.In which of the following ways could this state be categorized?
A) high-capacity, high-autonomy state
B) low-capacity, high-autonomy state
C) high-capacity, low-autonomy state
D) low-capacity, low-autonomy state

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The state government's success in making major changes to its public education policy despite public opposition suggests a high level of autonomy. However, its inability to maintain law and order and provide essential services during a drought indicates a low capacity. Therefore, the best categorization of this state is a low-capacity, high-autonomy state.

A Small State Government Successfully Makes Major Changes to Its