When is an economy considered to be in a recession? A. When its business cycles slow down, leading to no peaks or
troughs over several quarters
B. When it enters a business cycle that does not have a steady
growth line
C. When it experiences a severe contraction that lasts for at least
two economic quarters in a row
D. When its business cycles speed up, leading to multiple peaks and
troughs in one quarter

Which statement describes a primary role of political parties in citizens engage with the u.s. government? o a.) funding citizens' trips to washington, d.c.. o b.) motivating citizens to take action on political issues. o c.) encouraging citizens to work with members of other parties to create change. o d.) polling citizens to assess their opinions. answer is b.) motivating citizens to take action on political issues.