What was the central issue of disagreement during the budget battle and government shutdown of 2013?

a. Implementation of the Affordable Care Act
b. Introduction of new environmental regulations
c. Spending on the Pentagon and other defense items
d. Tax breaks related to education and home mortgages


a. Implementation of the Affordable Care Act

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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By the time the 2012 presidential election was completed, the Obama campaign and the Romney campaign, together with a dozen other contenders for the presidency, had raised approximately

A) $600 million. B) $4 billion. C) $1.3 billion. D) $800 million. E) $500 million.

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Which of the following is a step taken to improve the efficiency of county governments?

A. increased responsibilities B. increased intervention by the state government C. increased revenue base D. appointment of professional county executives E. improved capacities

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