The Branch of Economics That Applies the Principles and Methodology

question 51

Multiple Choice

The branch of economics that applies the principles and methodology of economics to the operation of the political process is known as

• A) private choice analysis.
• B) public choice analysis.
• C) government operations analysis.
• D) policy preference analysis.

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Definitions:

Roger Taney

A historical figure known for serving as the fifth Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court, most notably for delivering the Dred Scott decision which declared African Americans could not be American citizens.

Anti Federalists

A group of individuals in the early United States who opposed the ratification of the Constitution, fearing it gave too much power to the national government.

Necessary and Proper Clause

A provision in the U.S. Constitution granting Congress the power to pass all laws deemed necessary and proper for executing its enumerated powers.

Equal Representation

The principle of giving each group or jurisdiction, regardless of size or population, the same number of representatives in a legislative or decision-making body.