What is the total sum of the outstanding debt obligations of the United States government, such as treasury notes and treasury bills?
a. budget deficit
b. balance of trade
c. national debt
d. gross domestic product
e. monetary system
ANS: C
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A. employment discrimination B. voting rights C. the racial divide D. housing discrimination
Approximately how large is California's total annual budget when federal funds, bond funds, and special funds are combined with the general fund?
A. just under $5 billion B. $20 billion C. $100 billion D. nearly $300 billion
Which executive agency has primary responsibility for administering civil service laws in the United States?
a. the Merit Systems Protection Board b. the Office of Personnel Management c. the Executive Staffing Agency d. the Civil Service Bureau
How did the expectations for the vice presidency change starting with Walter Mondale?
a. Presidents are more likely to use their vice presidents as close policy advisers. b. Vice presidents started to preside over the Senate. c. Presidents are more likely to select ideologically moderate vice presidents to expand their electoral appeal. d. Vice presidents started taking the lead in the budgeting process.