Among the beneficial roles of states, prevention or regulation of monopolies is an important task. Why is it considered “acceptable” even within states that believe in the limited role of the state in the economy?
What will be an ideal response?
Students should explain that monopolies are a classical case of market failure, i.e., the free market economy does not provide adequate instruments to deal with this problem.
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The Supreme Court extended the exclusionary rule to the state courts in order to
a. strengthen the federal government. b. strip power from the states. c. weaken the Constitution. d. decrease criminal convictions. e. deter improper police behavior.
Categorical grants do all of the following EXCEPT ______.
A. centralize public policy decision-making in Washington, DC B. channel resources to problems identified by the federal government C. encourage state and local spending through matching provisions D. allow state or local government to prioritize the use of the money