Explain (in economic terms) the difference between scarcity and shortage.

Scarcity is used to refer to the idea that, overall in the world, there are not enough resources to meet humans’ unlimited needs and wants.  Scarcity is an on-going condition.  Shortage, on the other hand, refers to a situation caused by an imbalance in supply and demand.  A shortage occurs when producers are not willing or able to supply as much as consumers demand.  A shortage can last a long time or a short time, depending on how long it takes for supply and demand to come into balance.

Explanation:

whitch constitution would be inadequate as a basis for government today?

the answer would be a) it only allowed catholics to be in government.

answer; no longer than a reasonable period of time;