When the 2009 congressional stimulus package ended, it was deemed a failure because __________
a. it did not include tax breaks
b. state and local governments laid off workers
c. it resulted in a long-term boost in employment
d. it was larger relative to the size of the economy
ANS: B
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In 2014, nearly half of federal spending went to __________
a. benefit programs for individuals b. interest on the national debt c. national defense d. monetary policy
Which of the following actions comprise roles of the German Constitutional Court?
A) It maintains liberty, defends civil rights, and protects the people against autocratic rule. B) It decides cases between states, protects civil liberties, and outlaws dangerous political parties. C) It reviews new laws against the constitution (Basic Law), assesses criminal cases, and checks political campaign funds. D) It preserves checks and balances, maintains separation of powers, and occasionally reverses decisions of lower courts.
Jackie's friend tells her what to do in her personal life based on her "gut instincts." A more formal name for this source of knowledge is
a. rationalism. b. hypothesis testing. c. appeal to authority. d. intuition.
Define and describe the significance of the following U.S. foreign policy strategy: the Truman Doctrine.
What will be an ideal response?