Which of the Following Statements About the Impact of the SOPA

question 64

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the impact of the SOPA and PIPA protests is most accurate?

• A) The protests led to congressional ethics investigations against three members of the House of Representatives and two senators.
• B) The protests led Congress to pass new laws outlawing political action by search engines and social networking sites.
• C) The protests created a grassroots backlash that caused the bills to lose support among many members of Congress.
• D) The protests created a surge in popular support for the bills and led many additional members of Congress to vote in favor of them.
• E) The protests had no noticeable effect on the congressional debate.

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Definitions:

Economic Losses

Financial losses incurred by businesses or the economy as a whole, often as a result of unfavorable market conditions.

Oligopolists

Companies or entities that dominate a particular market, where a few businesses hold significant market share, potentially affecting prices and competition.

Cartel Members

Companies or countries that agree to control production and prices, often to limit competition and maximize collective profits.

Collusive Agreements

Secret or illegal cooperation or conspiracy, especially between competing entities, to cheat or deceive others.