Which of the following entities is responsible for setting the federal funds rate in the United States?
a. the Congressional Budget Office
b. the Executive Office of the President
c. the Federal Reserve Board
d. the Office of Management and Budget
c
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A. reciprocity B. collective security C. peace enforcement D. executive board power
Progressive taxation requires low-income groups to pay a larger percentage of their income in taxes
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
The history of scientific and technological advances that led to the Wright brothers' success began with
A) John Blanchard. B) Leonardo da Vinci. C) Benjamin Franklin. D) George Cayley.
Which of the following is the best indication of pluralism in American politics?
a. The American Association of Retired Persons has the largest membership of any interest group. b. Third parties often endorse candidates for office, but rarely do they win elections. c. The federal bureaucracy is expanding as more and more citizens are hired for federal jobs. d. More than 20,000 interest groups lobby Congress each year. e. Citizens are able to vote in local, state, and national elections.