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B) Decreasing the size of state government.
Jimmy Carter wanted to reorganize the state government and consolidate the state agencies. He expanded the governor's authority and structured a less complex state government. Carter negotiated a bill authorizing him to propose executive restructuring and to require a vote on it. His reorganization plan was submitted in January 1972, and was passed after two weeks of discussions. About 300 state agencies were merged into 22.
