Which of the Following Statements Best Describes a Protective Tariff

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes a protective tariff?

• A) An excise tax that is usually applied to products which are not produced domestically in order to raise revenues for government
• B) An excise tax that is designed to put foreign producers at a competitive disadvantage in selling in domestic markets
• C) A specification of the maximum amount of a product that may be imported in any period of time which is often used to protect domestic producers of a product
• D) Such activities as restricting the issuance of licenses for imported products or setting unreasonable standards for quality or safety in order to restrict imports and protect domestic markets

---

Definitions:

Persecuted Protestants

Individuals or groups following Protestant Christianity who faced oppression, harassment, or violence because of their religious beliefs, historically and in various contexts worldwide.

Amsterdam

The capital city of the Netherlands, known for its historic canals, cultural heritage, museum district, and liberal attitudes.

Seventeenth Century

The century that spanned from January 1, 1601, to December 31, 1700, notable for significant cultural and political developments.

Henry Hudson

A 17th-century explorer who is best known for his explorations of present-day Canada and parts of the northeastern United States, including the river that now bears his name.