The Issue That Posed the Most Serious Problem for Madison

question 24

Multiple Choice

The issue that posed the most serious problem for Madison from a constitutional point of view was

• A) the protective tariff.
• B) federal support for local internal improvements such as roads and canals.
• C) the proposal for a permanent standing army.
• D) the national bank question.

Analyze the impact of trade deficits and surpluses on a country's economy.

Understand the role of opportunity costs in determining trade relationships.

Describe the benefits and potential drawbacks of specialization and trade.

Analyze the reasons economists prefer free trade over protectionist policies.

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Definitions:

Fourteenth Amendment

An amendment to the U.S. Constitution that grants citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the United States, including former slaves, and guarantees all citizens "equal protection of the laws."

Civil Rights

The rights of individuals to receive equal treatment (and to be free from unfair treatment or discrimination) in a number of settings – including education, employment, housing, and more – based on certain legally-protected characteristics.

Segregation

The enforced separation of different racial, ethnic, or socio-economic groups within society, historically manifested through discriminatory laws and practices.

Jim Crow

Laws or practices that enforced racial segregation and discrimination against African Americans in the southern United States, primarily from the late 19th century through the mid-20th century.