A gap that occurs when the government spends more than it takes in, for a given fiscal year, is called the
a. tax.
b. fiscal gap.
c. deficit.
d. gross domestic product.
e. tariff.
ANS: C
You might also like to view...
In states and communities the most visible, but certainly not the only, way citizens interact with their government is by
a. lobbying public officials. b. electing their representatives. c. making campaign contributions. d. being active in a political party.
Which of the following is the comprehensive set of beliefs about the nature of people and the role of government?
A. Political socialization B. Political participation C. Value system D. Ideology E. Political science
When a researcher reads a scholarly journal, s/he should
A) ignore anything that might conflict with the researcher's opinion. B) only take into account information presented in the article. C) form a mental image of the article's topic. D) read the article only once.
Which is NOT a characteristic of dual federalism?
A) The national government is one of enumerated powers. B) The purposes that the national government may constitutionally promote are few. C) Within their respective spheres, the two centers of government are not "sovereign" and hence not "equal." D) The relation of the two centers with each other is one of tension rather than collaboration.