What should the Federal Reserve do when the economy is experiencing inflationary pressures?
a. Raise taxes.
b. Lower government spending.
c. Print more money.
d. Raise interest rates.
d
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The riot at the Stonewall Inn that began the modern movement for equality for gay males and lesbians was sparked by what?
A. A raid by police on a bar popular with gay men and lesbians B. Refusal of the bar to serve gay and lesbian patrons C. Anti-gay protestors who showed up at the bar D. An attempt by a gay couple to hold a marriage ceremony at the bar E. Refusal of the bar to hire openly gay workers
How might democracy distort budgeting?
a. The income tax is a progressive tax. b. Politicians spend public funds to win votes. c. Funds are borrowed from foreign governments. d. Congress approves taxes and appropriations.
______ are the clerical levels in the federal civil service system.
a. GS 1–8 b. GS 7–9 c. GS 10–16 d. GS 13–15
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. A citizen’s stake in confidentiality of personal information must be balanced against the people’s right to know so that they can participate in democratic government. 2. According to the text, although the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs and the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform have the broadest responsibility and strongest powers for overseeing administration, they have traditionally ranked low in prestige. 3. According to the author, there is substantial evidence that control of administration has always ranked as a high priority for Congress.