Which of the Following Statements Is Most Accurate Concerning Civil

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is most accurate concerning civil liberties and homeland security policy?

• A) To achieve security, government responses must be proportional to the perceived threat and measured in how they are implemented.
• B) Civil liberties must "take a back seat" to homeland security policy.
• C) The U.S. Constitution requires the federal government to publicize the impact of homeland security policy on civil liberties.
• D) None of these.

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Definitions:

Consumer Surplus

The difference between the total amount consumers are willing and able to pay for a good or service and the total amount they actually do pay.

Producer Surplus

The discrepancy between the price at which producers are inclined to sell a product and the actual price they get, frequently viewed as an indicator of the well-being of producers.

Tax

A mandatory monetary fee or a different kind of tax placed on an individual or entity by a government agency.

Producer Surplus

The gap between the minimum amount that sellers are prepared to accept for a product or service and the higher price they actually get.