The Powers of Congress Have Declined Dramatically in Which of the Following

question 72

Multiple Choice

The powers of Congress have declined dramatically in which of the following areas during the last 50 years?

• A)national defense and the federal budget
• B)health care and education
• C)law enforcement and oversight
• D)national defense and environmental protection

Identify the causes and consequences of conflicts between European powers, Indigenous peoples, and colonists.

Understand the effects of religious, philosophical, and cultural movements on colonial society.

Describe the development of colonial economies, including the role of consumerism and labor systems.

Recognize the impact of European warfare on the American colonies and the relationships between European powers and colonists.

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Definitions:

Mainstream Economics

a body of economic thought and theories that are widely accepted and practiced by economists, focusing on market structures, economic efficiency, and the role of government.

Economic Efficiency

The optimal allocation of resources where output is maximized for a given set of inputs, or the input cost is minimized for a certain level of output.

Unions

Organizations formed by workers from related fields that work for the collective welfare of their members, focusing on negotiating wage rates, work practices, and benefits.

U.S. Labor Law

The body of laws, regulations, and judicial decisions concerning the rights of workers, labor unions, and employers in the United States.