Which of the following illustrates that a group composed of individuals with rational preferences doesn’t necessarily have rational preferences as a collectivity?

A. Condorcet’s paradox
B. round-robin tournament
C. utility function
D. median voter theorem


A. Condorcet’s paradox

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In normal economic times, this economic theory argues that the proper thing for government to do is to have a steady, predictable increase in the money supply at a rate about equal to growth in the economy's productivity.

A. Keynesian economics. B. Monetarist economics. C. Economic planning. D. Supply-side economics. E. Credit-based economics.

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The primary check on an executive order is that

a. executive orders must pass a vote in the Senate to take effect.  b. executive orders only last a year, after which they must be reauthorized.  c. executive orders can be overturned by the next president.  d. executive orders require unanimous support from the president’s cabinet.   

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The second wave of European colonization in Africa began in

a. 1607. b. 1776. c. 1862. d. 1895.

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The__________pioneered the popular election of a governor and judges

A) Bill of Rights B) Mayflower Compact C) Pennsylvania Charter of Privileges D) Fundamental Orders of Connecticut E) Northwestern Ordinance

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