In a Particular Country in 1999,the Average Worker Had to Work

question 4

Multiple Choice

In a particular country in 1999,the average worker had to work 20 hours to produce 55 units of output.In that same country in 2009,the average worker needed to work 28 hours to produce 77 units of output.In that country,the productivity of the average worker

• A)increased by 2 percent between 1999 and 2009.
• B)increased by 5 percent between 1999 and 2009.
• C)remained unchanged between 1999 and 2009.
• D)decreased by 3 percent between 1999 and 2009.

Distinguish between the roles and jurisdictions of various courts within the U.S. legal system, including state, federal, and appellate courts.

Recognize the constitutional bases for judicial jurisdiction, including federal question jurisdiction and diversity jurisdiction.

Describe the exclusive and concurrent jurisdiction of state and federal courts over certain types of cases.

Identify the criteria for cases to be heard by appellate courts and understand the doctrine of standing.

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Definitions:

Recession

A period of temporary economic decline during which trade and industrial activity are reduced, generally identified by a fall in GDP in two successive quarters.

World Trade Organization (WTO)

An international organization that regulates and facilitates global trade agreements between nations to ensure trade flows smoothly, predictably, and freely.

Trade Negotiations

The process whereby countries or organizations discuss, agree upon, and arrange the terms of trade in order to facilitate international business.

Trade Disputes

Disagreements or conflicts arising between employees and employers or between different labor unions, often regarding terms of employment or working conditions.