An increased demand on Social Security and Medicare in the United States can be linked to which of the following?
A. A declining birth rate
B. An increasing number of immigrants
C. An increasing number of senior citizens
D. The declining income of workers 20 to 35 years old
E. An increased number of apathetic voters
Answer: C
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The current chair of the Federal Reserve Board is
A) Benjamin Bernanke. B) John Kasich. C) John Maynard Keynes. D) Kenneth Galbraith. E) Paul Volcker
Which of the following is NOT true in a linear relationship?
a.) Changes in Y always cause a change in X. b.) Changes in X always cause a change in Y. c.) The rate of change is constant. d.) A steep slope means small changes in the independent variable cause relatively large changes in the dependent variable.
Which of the following explanations contends that past and future global conflicts take place along the fault lines between nine major world civilizations?
a. The End of History b. The Coming Anarchy c. The Tragedy of Great Power Politics d. The Clash of Civilizations
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Most rich countries have democratic governments. 2. Emphasis on healthcare is an indirect effect of democracy. 3. The International Monetary Fund is the main international organization responsible for finance and debt. 4. The World Trade Organization was originally called the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development because it was aimed at providing loans to Europe and Asia for reconstruction after World War II. 5. The United Nations is best known for its role in development.