All of the Following Statements Concerning a Federal System of Government

question 60

Multiple Choice

All of the following statements concerning a federal system of government are true EXCEPT

• A) they always have a bicameral legislature.
• B) they are divided between a central government and regional, or subdivisional, governments.
• C) some powers are bestowed upon the central government, and others are granted to the regional governments.
• D) power is not concentrated in a unicameral legislature within a strong central government.
• E) power is exercised by the national government only insofar as these powers are granted by the states.

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Definitions:

Unlimited Wants

Refers to the insatiable desire of consumers to possess goods and services that provide utility, exceeding the resources available to fulfill them.

Fresh Water

Fresh water is water with a low salt concentration, found in rivers, lakes, streams, and underground aquifers, essential for drinking, agriculture, and industry.

Scarce Resource

A resource that is limited in availability and can be used up or depleted, making it valuable and subject to economic study for optimal use.

Unlimited Wants

The economic concept that humans have endless desires for goods and services.