Automatic increases in government benefits to keep up with price increases are called
a. back door allowances.
b. indexing.
c. inflationary adjustment.
d. monetary equalization.
b
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a. new b. investigatory c. television d. gonzo
What is income security?
a. the belief that individuals should be responsible for creating their own financial security through income, not through government handouts b. the concept that the government should establish programs that provide a safety net for society's poorest members c. the notion that the government should regulate Social Security in order to ensure benefits for future generations d. a program that provides a minimal pension for older Americans, retirement-age surviving spouses, and dependents
According to Walt, most states should balance. This is because a policy of bandwagoning is __________
a. irrational: bandwagoning is typically driven by fear instead of calculation b. dangerous: the aggressive power may turn on you later c. inefficient: state interests can be met much more easily through balancing d. cowardly: states should not risk their sovereignty for any reason
Compared to other periods in Supreme Court history, the Warren Court was notably __________
a. assertive b. polarized c. restrained d. unified