According to the Text,in Which Direction Is the Transfer of Power

question 88

Multiple Choice

According to the text,in which direction is the transfer of power from national governments to a regional trading bloc,such as the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) ?

• A) lateral
• B) vertical
• C) downward
• D) upward

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Definitions:

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Free Entry

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