The Economic System Envisioned by the Constitution _________

question 25

Multiple Choice

The economic system envisioned by the Constitution _________.

• A) embodied Adam Smith's emphasis on protecting private property.
• B) used the Civil Code of France, rather than the English Common Law, as its foundation.
• C) enshrined the traditional 18^th century model of mercantilism which allowed the government to have large control over private ownership of goods and services.
• D) fostered Jefferson's idea of a democracy based primarily on agriculture.

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Definitions:

Common Law

A legal system based on custom and court rulings rather than written laws passed by a legislature.

National Pollutant Discharge

The release of pollutants from point sources into navigable waters, regulated by national environmental authorities.

Industrial Wastewater

Water that has been contaminated through its use in industrial processes, which requires treatment before being released back into the environment.

Air Quality Statute

Legislation aimed at regulating, controlling, and improving the air quality within a specific area.