The United States Lags Behind Most Other Democracies in the Number

question 34

Multiple Choice

The United States lags behind most other democracies in the number of women legislators because

• A)voters prefer male candidates.
• B)women cannot raise as much money as men.
• C)political parties refuse to support women candidates.
• D)high incumbency rates leave few opportunities.

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Definitions:

Price Floor

A government- or authority-imposed minimum price that can be charged for a good or service, intended to prevent prices from falling too low.

Equilibrium Price

The price at which the quantity of a good or service demanded by consumers matches the quantity supplied by producers, resulting in no surplus or shortage.

Market Price

The actual selling price of a good or service in the market at which it can be bought or sold.

Surplus

The amount by which quantity supplied exceeds quantity demanded, often resulting in excess goods and a decrease in prices.