Which of the following statements about the role of the United States in the global economy is NOT true?
a. Since the end of World War II, the United States has played a central role in the international political economy by dominating multinational bodies like the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank.
b. The dominant position of the United States has been challenged by the rise of the European Union.
c. The U.S. dollar has been challenged as the world's dominant trading currency by the euro.
d. There have been increased calls domestically for the United States to isolate itself from the regulation of the world economy in part because of the impacts of globalization on the United States'economy.
e. The separation of powers between the executive and legislative branches, and the local constituencies of members of Congress, ensures continuing resistance to the U.S.'s international role.
d
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Which of the following best describes the role of the Japanese government in its economy?
a. It was very interventionist prior to World War II but the occupation forced the government to adopt laissez-faire policies that have remained in place to this day. b. It has always played a major role serving as both patron and protector of domestic industry. c. It has acted as the patron and guardian for domestic industries since the Meiji period. d. Its adoption of a "wartime command economy" during World War II was an aberration as the government had traditionally adopted a laissez-faire stance. e. It began to act as a patron and protector of domestic industries only after the end of the Allied occupation in the 1950s.
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Alexander Hamilton’s concern for “rights not enumerated” would be addressed in the 9th Amendment to the Constitution. 2. The primary mechanism used to incorporate the Bill of Rights to the states is the due process clause of the 5th Amendment to the Constitution. 3. Selective incorporation involves the piecemeal application of individual rights on a case-by-case basis by the Supreme Court over time. 4. The most recently incorporated rights brought down to the states involved the 3rd Amendment.