What is one practical use by the federal government for the Consumer Price Index (CPI)?
a. A decrease in CPI means that the government must cut salaries.
b. It helps determines the cost-of-living increases in social security benefits.
c. It helps determines whether to raise taxes.
d. It determines whether the government is paying too much for services.
e. An increase in CPI triggers an increase in the regulation of the largest private companies.
ANS: B
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A) third parties can "post" to earn representation B) major parties are subject to intense scrutiny by third parties C) it resembles a horse race; even a nose better wins D) it tends to promote more equal representation
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a. allows limited discrimination to achieve affirmative action. b. eliminates bussing. c. disallows preferential treatment for any group. d. prevents illegal immigrants from receiving most public services.
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a. It created the electoral college. b. It dissolved the electoral college. c. It required separate votes for president and vice president. d. It required presidential candidates to be financially sound.. e. It required a popular vote for the President.
Which of the following is a reason for the relatively weak presidency during the 19th century, as compared to the presidency in the 20th century?
A. the smaller size and complexity of the federal government B. the U.S. government's smaller role in world affairs C. the sectional nature of the nation's major issues D. all of these factors: the smaller size and complexity of the federal government; the sectional nature of the nation's major issues; and the U.S. government's smaller role in world affairs E. None of these answers is correct.