With regard to the state, devolution is understood as ______.

You are the leader of an environmental organization working to address the problem of climate change. Given the free-rider problem, what would be the most effective way to get others to join your cause?

a. Describe the harmful consequences of global warming. b. Explain how future generations will benefit from enacting climate change legislation. c. Offer an incentive, such as a t-shirt, to those who join the campaign. d. Publicly criticize those who don't join the campaign.

What is the purpose of a conference committee?

a. an exploratory committee focusing on specific issues b. a joint committee that sets the Congressional agenda c. a joint committee used to resolve differences on a specific bill d. a House committee that sets the rules and length of debate for all bills e. a Senate committee that sets the rules and length of debate for all bills