It's because that was a time in our history when America has seen it's worse. It's when America was so in poverty that not even Washigton D.C even knew what was going on.
An example of something that isn't a command economy is the US (which has a mixed economy). A command economy is one that is used in China and Cuba today and was used for the Soviet Union.
A form<span> signed by a patient prior to a medical procedure to confirm that he or she agrees to the procedure and is aware of any risks that might be involved. The primary purpose of the </span>consent form<span> is to provide evidence that the patient gave</span>consent<span> to the procedure in question.</span>