Introductory Info
The constitution and economics
100

What is the study of individual choices utilizing a scarcity of resources?

Microeconomics

100

Can the Constitution be changed? 

Yes- (that is what the amendments are)

200

What is the study of a society as a whole and their choices related to a scarcity of resources?

Macroeconomics

200

Does the constitution help define how our government works in economics terms? 

Yes

300

List at least one of the "resources" term dealing with economics? 

Land, Labor, Natural Resources, Capital Goods, Technology, Intellectual

300

"All bills that raise money, must originate in the Senate." 

No-Section 7, Clause 1 states they must originate in the House.

400

What does "supply" and "demand" mean? 

the amount of a commodity, product, or service available and the desire of buyers for it, considered as factors regulating its price.

400

Who has the power to tax imports? (The President, Congress, or the States)

Congress-Section 10, Clause 2 of the Constitution gives the power to Congress.

500

What does "purchasing power" mean? 

"The value of a sum of money." 

500

Which part of the Constitution relates to imposing taxes? 

The 16th amendment gives Congress "to lay and collect taxes". 

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