Which of the Following Statements About Clarence Thomas's Appointment to the Supreme

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about Clarence Thomas's appointment to the Supreme Court is LEAST accurate?

• A)The controversial nature of Thomas's appointment increased substantially when a former employee accused him of sexual harassment.
• B)Before his appointment to the Supreme Court,Thomas had held government positions related to civil rights.
• C)Although they disagreed with his positions,both the NAACP's LDF and the Congressional Black Caucus supported his appointment.
• D)He was appointed to replace an outgoing black justice,ensuring the African Americans would retain some representation on the Court.

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Definitions:

Profit-maximizing

Profit-maximizing refers to strategies or behaviors undertaken by firms aiming to achieve the highest possible profit from their operations.

Economic Profit

The differential tally between gross receipts and total obligations, including costs both acknowledged and undeclared.

Average Variable Cost

The total variable cost per unit of output, calculated by dividing total variable costs by the quantity of output.

MR = MC

Marginal Revenue equals Marginal Cost; a condition used to determine the profit-maximizing level of output for a firm.