The trend of is an example of trying to give control over certain issues from the federal government back to state and local government.

a.) equality of outcome
b.) globalization
c.) devolution
d.) implementation

The correct answer is C.

Devolution refers to the delegation of certain powers which are in hand of a federal goverment, which are returned to the state and local goverments (to inferior goverment levels). Such goverment units which acquired the delegated powers are subsequently entitled to govern at a subnational level and to issue legislation relevant to the region.

the two major parties acting together and cooperating when making decisions is bipartisan

"globalization has greatly impacted the united states and american citizens. first and foremost, globalization has spread american influence throughout the world. globalization has opened up more markets for the united states, which in effect american companies sell their products worldwide. there has been a rise of multinational corporations and their influence has greatly increased."