The Framers of the Constitution Believed That

question 37

Multiple Choice

The framers of the Constitution believed that

• A)the presidency would be the branch of the national government closest to the people.
• B)the president would be able to depend upon his party's support in Congress.
• C)the dignity of the president's office, and the long duration of the term would provide insulation from mass passion or popular demand for economic change.
• D)the president should derive his power from the other branches of government.

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Definitions:

Antitrust Law

Legal regulations designed to promote competition and prevent monopolistic practices by prohibiting unfair business practices and mergers that significantly reduce competition.

Exempt

Status or conditions that provide immunity or exception from a general rule, such as certain incomes being exempt from tax.

Regulatory Bodies

Organizations or agencies established by a government to enforce specific laws, regulate sectors, and ensure compliance with legal standards.

Price Discrimination

A selling strategy that charges customers different prices for the same product or service, not justified by differences in cost.