Regulating is defined as ______.
A. the government levying taxes on certain goods
B. use of the budget process to encourage or discourage behavior
C. the government providing information, so citizens can make their own choices
D. the government requiring certain activities be done, and if not, assessing penalties
D. the government requiring certain activities be done, and if not, assessing penalties
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What were the causes of the recent reduction of the rate of increased spending on health care?
A. an increase in Americans’ health and reduced federal investment in health care B. the adoption of the ACA and fewer observed instances of serious diseases C. lower prices on medical equipment, cheaper pharmaceuticals, and a drop in health workers’ salaries D. low growth in Medicare and Medicaid expenditures, the economic recession, and reduced demand
The procedures for measuring or manipulating a concept are
A) Theoretical concepts. B) The statistical analyses to test the null hypothesis. C) Operational definitions. D) Problem statements.
An increase in revenue from foreign aid ____________ the amount of resources available for the leader’s discretionary use.
a. increases b. decreases c. does not affect d. initially decreases but then increases
Which of the following describes the distribution of those willing to call themselves Democrats or Republicans—that is, partisan identification—from 1952 through 2010?
a. It fluctuated wildly. b. It remained surprisingly stable. c. It has steadily and gradually declined. d. It has steadily and sharply increased.