Prior to Creation of Our Current Constitutional Structure in the 1770s

question 67

Multiple Choice

Prior to creation of our current constitutional structure in the 1770s, the 13 colonial governments ___________.

• A) were recognized as independent, sovereign entities by other world powers
• B) mirrored those of England during the same period, including an elected House of Commons
• C) had governors who were elected by the qualified voters
• D) were completely subordinate to a powerful central government
• E) did not exist

---

Definitions:

Base Year

A specific year against which economic growth, prices, or other economic indicators are measured and compared.

Unemployment Benefits

Payments made by the government or a private insurance company to individuals who are unemployed and actively looking for a job.

Bureau of Labor Statistics

A U.S. government agency that collects, processes, analyzes, and disseminates essential statistical data on labor market activity, working conditions, and price changes in the economy.

Demand-Pull Inflation

Inflation caused primarily by an increase in aggregate demand: too many dollars chasing too few goods.