Which One of the Following Is Not a U

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is not a U.S. supply shock?

• A) unions force an increase in national wage rates.
• B) the oil supply from the Middle East drops 30%.
• C) extended droughts reduce U.S. food production 25%.
• D) chinese purchases of U.S. exports increase.

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Definitions:

Dual Federalism

A concept of federalism where the federal and state governments are seen as distinct entities providing separate powers to the people, with minimal overlap.

Reserved Powers

Powers which are not explicitly listed in the U.S. Constitution as belonging to the federal government and are therefore, according to the Tenth Amendment, reserved to the states or the people.

Constitutional Source

The origin or basis of a legal principle found within a constitution.

Cooperative Federalism

An approach to federalism where national, local, and state governments work collaboratively and jointly to address mutual issues, instead of formulating policies independently.