Which of the following best defines the phrase “vertical integration” as used in agriculture?
The control of the stages of production of a single entity
Which of the following best describes the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP)
An emergency measure from the USDA providing up to $16 billion to farmers and ranchers to cope with pandemic-related losses
True or false? The loss of jobs across the country during the COVID-19 impact had a devastating impact on farms, particularly those that rely on off-farm income.
True
Which of the following best describes the Homestead Act?
A law passed in 1862 that gave 160 acres to people who agreed to farm the land
True or False: The consolidation and industrialization of agriculture has had many impacts on rural America including depopulation and reduced economic activity in rural areas.
True
True or False? The pandemic has a limited impact on overall US agricultural exports
True
True or false? Farm incomes are expected to fall by $21.9 billion in 2021 compared to the prior year.
True
Which of the following best defines the legal concept of judicial precedent?
Courts have to follow the reasoning and decisions of courts with greater authority
Which of the following best defines the legal concept of federalism?
There are 2 separate court systems that can hear legal disputes: state courts and federal courts.
The Constitution provides the Executive Branch with the power to ____ the law.
Enforce
The Constitution provides Congress with the power to ____ the law.
Create
The Constitution is designed to prevent any one branch of the Federal Government from becoming too powerful. What is this concept called?
Checks and Balances / Separation of Powers
The Constitution provides the judicial branch (courts) with the power to ____ the law.
Interpret