Which of the Following Statements Is an Example of Normative

question 120

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is an example of normative economics?

• A)The rich are getting richer and the poor are getting poorer.
• B)The Justice Department has ruled that Microsoft is a monopoly.
• C)The federal government should allocate more of its budget toward education programs.
• D)All of the statements above represent examples of normative economics.
• E)None of the statements above represent examples of normative economics.

Recognize the elements the government must prove to convict a defendant of a crime.

Understand the concepts of deterrence, recidivism, and retribution in the context of criminal law.

Differentiate between types of crimes, including white-collar crimes, and understand relevant legislation like the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.

Comprehend the classification of crimes such as felonies, misdemeanors, and ordinance violations.

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Definitions:

Spinal Cord

A long, thin, tubular structure made up of nervous tissue, which extends from the brainstem down the back, and transmits neural signals between the brain and the body.

Urinary Bladder

A hollow muscular organ that stores urine from the kidneys before it is excreted from the body.

Sympathetic Nervous System

Part of the autonomic nervous system that activates the body's fight or flight response to stress or emergency situations.

Digestive Activity

The process of breaking down food by mechanical and enzymatic action in the alimentary canal into substances that can be used by the body.