A period of prolonged high unemployment with a period of decline in the gross national product (GNP) is called __________
a. a recession
b. a depression
c. inflation
d. stagflation
ANS: B
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Based on Waltz's arguments, the use of military force against Iran
a. can be easily accomplished given the power of U.S. forces in the region and would likely be effective at achieving its goals. b. can only work if maximum force can be brought to bear against the regime. c. would almost certainly lead to retaliatory attacks against the American homeland. d. is likely to bring down the Iranian regime. e. might achieve partial successes but at a high cost.
A quota is a
a. tax placed on imported goods. b. direct payment made to producers of goods to help them remain profitable. c. numerical limit placed on the amount of a certain item that can be imported. d. regulation on environmental and labor issues.
How does Article II define executive power?
a. It is long on generalities and short on details but embodies limits on presidential discretion. b. It defines very clearly with strict limitations on exactly what the President is permitted. c. There are no mentions of any kind of executive power since the Framers wanted the President to act as a figure head. d. Ambiguously, but most of the problems have been resolved with constitutional amendments strengthening presidential power.
Elections confer ______ on the laws passed and the public policies enacted in the minds of Americans.
a. legitimacy b. supremacy c. notoriety d. anarchy