The Political Business Cycle Refers to The

question 59

Multiple Choice

The political business cycle refers to the:

• A) pattern of holding primaries, conventions, and general elections every four years.
• B) cycle of electing U.S. representatives every two years, the U.S. president every four years, and U.S. senators every six years.
• C) manipulation of the economy to win elections.
• D) pattern of recession and expansion that follows every election.

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Definitions:

Pericyclic Reaction

A type of organic reaction that proceeds through a cyclic transition state, involving shifts of electron density through contiguous π bonds.

LUMO

The Lowest Unoccupied Molecular Orbital, which is the lowest-energy molecular orbital that is not occupied by electrons.

1,3,5-Hexatriene

A linear, conjugated hydrocarbon with alternating single and double bonds.

Major Organic Product

The major product of an organic chemical reaction, noted for its highest degree of yield.