The Political Functions of Government Differ from the Economic Functions

question 41

Multiple Choice

The political functions of government differ from the economic functions of government in that

• A) the political functions relate to income distribution while the economic functions relate to the way exchange is carried out.
• B) the political functions are performed at the federal government while the economic functions are at the state and local government levels.
• C) the political functions involve elections and the court systems while the economic functions involve taxation and transfers.
• D) the President deals with the economic functions while Congress deals with the political functions.

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Definitions:

Abstract Reasoning Skills

These skills involve the ability to analyze information, detect patterns and relationships, and solve problems on a complex, abstract level.

Formal Operational Period

A stage of cognitive development proposed by Piaget, where individuals (around 12 years and older) start to think abstractly, reason logically, and use deductive reasoning.

Sensorimotor

Relating to or involving both sensory and motor functions or pathways.

Preoperational

A stage in Jean Piaget’s theory of cognitive development where children aged 2 to 7 years old are able to use symbols and language but do not yet understand concrete logic.