The agency that provides nonpartisan fiscal and policy advice to the legislature is the
a. Legislative Analyst's Office.
b. Legislative Counsel's Office.
c. Legislative Budget Office
d. Bureau of State Audits.
a
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A) freedom. B) democracy. C) order. D) equality. E) independence.
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Benefits from social security were and have always been means-tested. 2. Medicare provides benefits for those over the age of 65. 3. The Social Security Act of 1935 is considered to be the bedrock law of President Roosevelt’s New Deal programs. 4. President Trump is a huge proponent of the Affordable Care Act. 5. The courts ultimately decide the constitutionality of policies.
Which of the following are examples of how U.S. President Obama refocused on diplomacy? (Choose all that apply.)
a. Acting upon a Russian-initiated proposal to destroy chemical weapons in Syria b. Developing a nuclear agreement with Iran c. Devising a road map for peace by strengthening moderate forces within the Palestinian Authority and Israel d. Launching the Six-Party Talks to multilaterally pressure North Korea to halt its nuclear program
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
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