The Intention of the "Buy American" Provision in the 2009

question 109

Multiple Choice

The intention of the "Buy American" provision in the 2009 stimulus bill was to

• A) increase jobs in the United States.
• B) prevent foreign firms from dumping product in the United States.
• C) insure that products used to build roads and bridges meet U.S. quality and safety standards.
• D) save the government money by restricting the sale of more expensive foreign-made products.

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Definitions:

Restitution

The act of compensating for loss, damage, or injury caused by one's actions, often as part of a legal judgment.

Specific Performance

A legal remedy requiring a party to fulfill their obligations as agreed in a contract, rather than paying damages.

Nonfraudulent Misrepresentation

An unintentional provision of false information that leads another to enter into a contract without the intent to deceive.

Out-of-Pocket Damages

Expenses or losses borne directly by an individual or entity due to another party's actions or inactions.