The US Government Continues to Be Committed to Free-Trade Agreements, as as Evidenced

question 208

Multiple Choice

The U.S. government continues to be committed to free-trade agreements, as evidenced by the more recent passage of CAFTA. The future goal of U.S. free-trade advocates is:

• A) to make South and Central American nations the textile hubs of the world, while the U.S. focuses on the advancement of services.
• B) a large free-trade area that would include all nations of South and North America.
• C) unmonitored free trade across all international borders.
• D) standardized import quotas among participating nations.

Understand gender differences in seeking and providing support within social groups.

Recognize the importance of exchange theory in explaining why people form groups.

Learn about the impact of social exchange on group membership decisions and the criteria for joining or leaving groups.

Understand the dynamics and factors contributing to group cohesion.

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Definitions:

Political Party

An organized group of people with at least roughly similar political aims and opinions, that seeks to influence public policy by getting its candidates elected to public office.

Ultimate Goal

The overarching objective or aim that an individual, group, or organization strives to achieve.

Primary Elections

Elections held to determine the nominees from political parties who will run in the general election for various offices.

Caucuses

Meetings of members of a political party to select delegates to the national convention or express preferences for candidates for office within the party framework.