Under the U

question 48

Multiple Choice

Under the U.S. system of federalism, who or what is responsible for the conduct of foreign policy and defense?

• A) the national government
• B) the state governments
• C) the local governments
• D) international organizations such as the United Nations and NATO
• E) The U.S. Constitution never answers this question.

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Definitions:

Market Equilibrium

A situation where the quantity of a good or service demanded equals the quantity supplied, leading to a stable market price.

Sunglasses

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Surplus

The situation in which the quantity supplied of a good or service exceeds the quantity demanded at the current price.

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