Question

which of the following statements is true of new federalism? it involves the transfer of power from state governments to local governments. it involves the administration of specific policies and programs by all levels of government. it is based on devolution, which originated from conservative thought initiated by republicans. it advocates a centralized approach toward governance to resolve the most pressing problems.

Explanation:

To determine the correct statement about new federalism, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: New federalism typically involves devolution (transfer of power from higher to lower levels, like state to local or federal to state), not a centralized approach. So this is incorrect.
• Option 2: New federalism, with its devolution aspect, has roots in conservative thought (especially Republican - led initiatives to reduce federal power and give more to states/local). Devolution is a key part of new federalism, and its origins in conservative thought (Republican - initiated) is accurate.
• Option 3: New federalism is about devolving power (less federal control, more state/local), not all levels administering policies. So this is incorrect.
• Option 4: New federalism often involves transfer of power from federal government to state governments (or state to local), not state to local as the only direction, and the main shift is from federal to state. So this is incorrect.

Answer:

B. It is based on devolution, which originated from conservative thought initiated by Republicans.