Which of the following statements is the best example of subsidiation?
A) Intelligence increases with age, up to a certain point.
B) Males and females have different typical personality profiles.
C) We must work in order to eat.
D) Americans tend to be more relaxed than Europeans.

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Subsidiarity refers to the principle that decisions should be made at the lowest possible level of organization. In this case, working in order to eat is an example of subsidiarity because individuals must take care of their own basic needs before higher levels of organization (such as governments) become involved. The other choices do not necessarily relate to the principle of subsidiarity.

Which of the Following Statements Is the Best Example of Subsidiation