The fluctuation of economic activity around a long-term trend, with periods of expansion and contraction, is best described as the ______.

a. business cycle
b. inflationary index
c. gross domestic product
d. net national product


a. business cycle

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Politicians who want to raise taxes on the wealthy are often accused of "class warfare." What is implied in this accusation?

a. that revolution is imminent b. that people should not perceive themselves in terms of social class c. that the upper and lower classes have nothing in common d. that the middle class is the most politically moderate

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In which of the following court cases was ownership of certain types of weapons, such as sawed-off shotguns and machine guns, restricted by the Supreme Court?

a. Columbia v. Heller b. McDonald v. Chicago c. United States v. Miller d. Miller v. Texas

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Which of the following does the "right" generally support?

A. Criminal rights B. Animal rights C. Property rights D. Civil rights

Political Science

The task of representing all Americans equally is the President's job as he is fulfilling the roll of ____________.

a. Head of his/her's National Political Party b. Chief Citizen c. Chief American d. Great American e. Great Citizen

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