Europeans Have a Greater Acceptance Than Americans of

question 41

Multiple Choice

Europeans have a greater acceptance than Americans of

• A)welfare policies that could relieve people of the responsibility to care for themselves.
• B)the strength of the executive branch of government.
• C)the majoritarian system of government.
• D)the influence of corporate special interests in the legislative process.
• E)the influence of corporate money in the election process.

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Definitions:

Benefits

Advantages or positive outcomes that result from a particular action or policy.

Cap-And-Trade

An environmental policy tool that sets a limit on emissions and allows companies to trade allowances for emissions as a way to reduce pollutants.

Pollutant Permits

Government-issued licenses allowing the holder to emit a certain amount of pollution; they can be bought and sold, creating an economic incentive for reducing emissions.

Consumer Surplus

The difference between the total amount that consumers are willing and able to pay for a good or service versus the total amount that they actually do pay.