Which of the following best explains the consistent growth of the federal bureaucracy over the past hundred years?
(A) Increases in federal income tax since 1925
(B) The inability of Congress to cut programs
(C) The success of Democratic presidents in promoting their policies
(D) Public demand for, and expectation of, social services
(E) United States Supreme Court rulings requiring Congress to assist those living in poverty
Ans: (D) Public demand for, and expectation of, social services
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A. a determination on the part of government not to spend any more than it receives in taxes. B. government spending programs. C. tax cuts for the wealthy. D. the natural workings of the free-market system. E. raising tariffs in the global economy.
Kosovo's unilateral declaration of independence from Serbia was upheld in 2010 by __________.
A. the European Union B. the Security Council C. the World Court D. every member of the UN
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What will be an ideal response?
Which agency was the precursor to the CIA?
a. MI-8 (Cipher Bureau) b. OSS (Office of Strategic Services) c. SSU (Strategic Services Unit) d. SAARF (Special Allied Airborne Reconnaissance Force)