The Constitution Created an Environment Conducive to Economic Growth and Development

question 44

Multiple Choice

The Constitution created an environment conducive to economic growth and development because the federal government could constitutionally do all of the following except

• A) Levy uniform taxes
• B) Coin money and regulate its value
• C) Regulate commerce, thus prohibiting states from erecting barriers to the interstate movement of goods
• D) Set "fair" prices on the private sale of goods in the marketplace

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Definitions:

Connective Tissue

A type of biological tissue that supports, connects, or separates different types of tissues and organs in the body.

Elastic Fibers

Protein fibers found in connective tissue that have the ability to stretch and recoil, providing elasticity to tissues such as skin and blood vessels.

Intercostal Muscles

The intercostal muscles are a group of muscles located between the ribs that play a vital role in the process of breathing, helping expand and contract the chest cavity.

Pectoralis Major

The principal muscle of the chest wall.