Why might some businesses lobby for increased regulation by the federal government?
a. to lower their overall tax rate
b. to gain access to federal bureaucrats who will act in their interests
c. to increase their profit margins to better serve the public good
d. to protect themselves from domestic and foreign competitors
d
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Which of the following countries were excluded from the 2004 enlargement of CEE countries, due to concerns about the degree of progress made in both countries in transitioning towards a democratic political system and market economy?
a. Bulgaria and Romania b. Croatia and Albania c. Czech Republic and Romania d. none of these
Members of the Executive Office of the President and the White House Office are more likely to be loyal to ______.
a. the president b. the first lady c. the senators d. the representatives
The EU privileges its trade positions with a. the BRICs (Brazil, Russia, India and China)
b. ACP (African, Caribbean and Pacific) countries. c. FSRs (former Soviet republics). d. members of NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement). e. Turkey.
Germany's constitution contains provisions that __________
a. prevent joining a military alliance b. allow government spying on citizens c. give the public control over the economy d. limit government involvement in economic matters