__________ is an economic system in which most productive assets are in private rather than public hands

States cannot use their powers to thwart national policy because of

A. the supremacy clause. B. the necessary and proper clause. C. the general welfare clause. D. the federalist clause. E. the expressed powers clause.

How are universal entitlements usually funded?

a. through individual contributions b. through general taxation c. through the financial markets d. through private investment