Power to do so (I just got over this topic in my class)
Answer:
Dissapointment.
Explanation:
Ralph had surely learned about the virtues of democracy, good governance and accountability. Then Watergate happened and he, just like millions of Americans, saw and listened to president Nixon lying and obstructing justice after having abused his power to spy on his political rivals. The Watergate scandal erosioned the credibility of the political system and of the institution of the presidency. So, Ralph became dissapointed.
The correct answer is 2. Isolationism
Following world war 1, United States didn't want to mess with European affairs because they understood how bad the war was and didn't want to participate in it again. That's why when Wilson wanted to join the League of Nations they declined and the US remained on its own.
How prices serve as an incentive in a market economy is whenever there is a decline in the supply of a particular commodity, what the suppliers do is increase the prices, and in contrast, when there is enough supply, they decrease the prices as well. Hope this answers your question.