Deregulation of which of the following industries was a major contributor to the collapse of the subprime mortgage industry?
a. the airline industry
b. the energy industry
c. the banking industry
d. the medical technology industry
Answer: c
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a. less education b. more education c. less civic duty d. more instances of ethical violations
Which of the following is associated with people's exposure to partisan news outlets?
A. gaining a more nuanced view of opposing political opinions B. greater political interest and engagement C. misunderstanding of their own party's philosophy D. a lower level of news consumption E. the formation of less extreme political opinions
The idea of judicial precedent suggests that a judge does not need to worry about what other judges have decided when he or she makes a decision
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
A welfare state
a. is a system that guarantees economic and social assistance, such as health care and retirement benefits, from the government. b. believes that the market is the best way to allocate resources and generate wealth but not to distribute such wealth. c. emphasizes respect for authority and hard work, as well as an obligation by those in power to rule responsibly and in the interests of society as a whole. d. suggests that social, economic, and political elites should use their position to enhance the quality of life for those less fortunate than themselves. e. remains in power by buying votes from the lower class with unnecessary government spending programs.