Those Who Would Support a Reduction in the Separation of Powers

question 96

Multiple Choice

Those who would support a reduction in the separation of powers might argue for all of the following except

• A) allowing members of Congress to be appointed to the cabinet.
• B) requiring presidential and congressional candidates to run as a team in each congressional district.
• C) extending the length of the president's term.
• D) extending the term length for members of the House.
• E) extending the term length for senators.

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Definitions:

Sulfur Dioxide

A colorless gas with a sharp smell, produced by burning fossil fuels and volcanic eruptions, often associated with air pollution and acid rain.

Marginal Social Cost

The total cost to society of producing one additional unit of a good or service, including both the private costs and any external costs.

Pigouvian Taxes

Taxes designed to reduce external costs.

External Costs

costs inflicted upon a third party when goods and services are produced and consumed.