The United States is said to run an annual ______, which refers to an excess of spending over revenues in a given year.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


deficit

Political Science

You might also like to view...

The "smart growth" movement promotes expansive growth to increase the tax base of a community

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

Political Science

What made it possible for the Internet to replace TV as many Americans' primary news source?

A. Competition between Internet and traditional media B. The expansion of broadband connections C. Increased media bias in traditional media D. More television being offered through the web E. Less regulation of the Internet as compared to other media.

Political Science

Lyndon Johnson was able to get his Great Society programs through Congress because

A) ?most of the public favored the programs. B) ?Democrats controlled both houses of Congress by large margins. C) ?most Republicans worked with him on these issues. D) ?he obtained strong international support. E) ?the federal government had surplus funds to be spent.

Political Science

Which of the following is a structure of the executive branch of the federal government?

A) Private corporations B) Independent regulatory agencies C) Autonomous advisory councils D) State courts E) Federal courts

Political Science