Briefly describe how federal entitlement spending has grown since 1989.

What will be an ideal response?


Federal entitlement spending has grown from 47 percent in 1986 to 69 percent of all federal government spending in 2015. Entitlement programs include Social Security and Medicare, are generally based on mandated formulas, and are rarely cut.

Political Science

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The "end of ideology" argument was proposed by __________

A) Mao B) Karl Marx C) Francis Fukuyama D) Daniel Bell

Political Science

Which of the following best describes the concept of entrapment, which is interpreted as being constitutionally prohibited under the Fifth Amendment?

a. When an individual is not read their due process rights. b. When an individual is coerced into making statements during interrogations. – c. When an individual is coerced to commit crimes. d. When an individual is not notified of their right to remain silent.

Political Science

Which of these ideas is part of the theoretical foundation for capitalism?

a. Natural resources belong to society collectively. b. Equality of opportunity is the foundation of fairness. c. Individual freedom is more important than anything else. d. Efficiency of production produces widespread social benefits.

Political Science

Mexico is a classic case of the shift from ISI to neoliberal economic policies in developing countries. What have been the benefits and costs of neoliberal policy in Mexico? Weighing these costs and benefits, has the neoliberal model benefitted the country overall?

What will be an ideal response?

Political Science