The fundamental goal of protectionism is to
a. protect domestic producers against competition from foreign firms.
b. bring about a balance of trade deficit.
c. weaken the national currency.
d. promote greater integration into the global economy.
a
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Why have American National Election Studies (ANES) researchers conducted surveys before and after every mid-term and presidential election since 1952?
a. to compile long-term studies of the electorate b. to increase voter participation c. to safeguard elections from manipulation by political consultants d. to clarify options for undecided voters
Monetary policy includes
A. using changes in the rate at which new money is put into circulation to alter national economic variables. B. using changes in the size of the federal budget deficit to alter national economic variables. C. regulating tax rates to ensure controlled growth and low inflation. D. the economic policies of the president and Congress. E. linkage of the consumer price index and the gross national product.
The power to regulate immigration is best described as a(n) __________ power
a. federal
b. state
c. implied
d. reserved
Which of the following institutions does NOT normally act as a watchdog overseeing the actions of bureaucracies?
a. President b. Interest groups c. Congress d. Media e. Political parties