Suppose that Lawrence is the governor of Texas. He has to make an important decision regarding the state budget. During the biennial budget session, it was estimated that there would be a shortfall of $2.5 billion

He does not want to burden people with heavy taxes. In order to overcome this financial crisis, he is eligible to take money from the ________ Fund.
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.


Answer: Rainy Day or Economic Stabilization Fund

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Which of these was an outcome of the Great Depression?

a. The federal government cut Social Security benefits because it lacked adequate funds. b. The federal government assumed new responsibilities for the management of economic matters. c. The federal government devolved responsibility for solving the economic crisis to the states. d. The federal government took a laissez-faire approach when dealing with economic matters.

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Conservative theory regarding poverty focuses on what is called the "culture of poverty."

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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An amicus curiae brief is

A) one which enables a group of similarly situated plaintiffs to combine similar grievances into a single suit to pursue a remedy for past wrongs. B) an oral or written appeal of a court decision made by an interest group which is party to the particular case. C) an oral or written appeal of a court decision made by an interest group not party to a particular case. D) a written argument submitted to the courts in support of one side of a case. E) the written statement of a court?s decision in a case explaining the reasons for the decision.

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_______________ has experienced a high level of growth since

1980, despite having significant levels of corruption in its government. a. The United States, particularly in the 1990s b. Nigeria c. Brazil d. China

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