The __________ is the independent regulatory agency that sets interest rates on Treasury notes
a. Federal Reserve Board
b. Federal National Mortgage Association
c. Federal Trade Commission
d. Securities and Exchange Commission
Answer: a
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a. shifting AFDC to TANF b. providing homeowners relief from foreclosure c. bailing out banks during the recent economic crisis d. providing supplemental security income
Any course of action taken in the form of laws, statutes, regulations, or rules by the government that affects any segment of the public is known as a(n) ________
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
Which of the following statements about political parties is TRUE?
A) Political parties try to synthesize the interests of the public. B) Political parties may make a special effort to recruit candidates who will improve the party's image. C) Party labels help voters to anticipate a candidate's beliefs. D) Competition between political parties can be beneficial. E) All of the above
_____ emphasizes "effective government" rather than "limited government."
A) The parliamentary system B) The concept of the separation of power C) Federalism D) The concept of checks and balances E) The concept of the veto power