The Framers of the U

question 24

Multiple Choice

The framers of the U.S.Constitution intended to create a presidency capable of

• A)completely dominating Congress.
• B)withstanding excessive democratic popular pressure by making it subject to indirect election through the electoral college.
• C)spending money with little interference from any other branch of government.
• D)regulating all forms of commerce.

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Definitions:

Supply Curve

A graphical representation showing the relationship between the price of a good and the quantity of that good that suppliers are willing to offer for sale, holding all else constant.

Highly Inelastic

Describes a situation where demand or supply shows little to no response to changes in price, often due to the lack of close substitutes.

Highly Elastic

Describes a market situation where demand or supply of a good or service is very sensitive to changes in price.

Excise Tax

A tax imposed on the sale of specific goods and services, such as fuel, tobacco, and alcohol.