What was the real purpose of Gorbachev's glasnost program?
a. Revitalize central planning
b. Establish new ties with the United States
c. Give the public access to the media
d. Make workers more productive
e. Expose government incompetence and corruption
e
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What will be an ideal response?
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In Sturges v. Crowninshield (1819), the Supreme Court struck down a New York law pertaining to
a. eminent domain. b. privatization of public schools. c. bankruptcy. d. social welfare programs.
A program that provides benefits in return for contributions made by workers is
A) Temporary Assistance for Needy Families. B) social insurance. C) Medicaid. D) the earned income tax credit. E) welfare.