The Use of Federalism to Distribute Power Among Multiple Actors

question 56

Multiple Choice

The use of federalism to distribute power among multiple actors is an example of which of the five principles?

• A)history, because the independence of U.S.states grew out of the combination of Spanish, French, and English colonies that met at the Constitutional Convention
• B)institution, because it reflects the influence of structural design on political outcomes
• C)collective action, because it helps state and federal authorities work together
• D)rationality, because politicians wanted a system that offered them lots of opportunities to run for office
• E)policy, because many actors saw their preferences overridden

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Definitions:

Comparative Advantage

The ability of a country or firm to produce a particular good or service more efficiently than other goods or services, relative to other countries or firms.

Opportunity Cost

The sacrifice of potential advantages from different alternatives when opting for a particular one.

Production Cost

The total cost incurred by a firm in producing a specific quantity of a good or service, including both fixed and variable costs.

Comparative Advantage

The ability of an entity to produce a good or service at a lower opportunity cost than its trade partners, leading to potential gains from trade.