Under what circumstances should we expect to see budget surpluses?
a. when government spending is high
b. when taxes are low
c. when the economy is experiencing turbulence
d. when the economy is thriving
d
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If you were an official in the Democratic Party in a state that typically goes Republican, you might be in favor of changing the election system to __________
a. winner-take-all b. single-member representation c. straight election d. proportional representation
Since the ____________ was passed, all federal agencies must disclose their rule-making procedures and publish all regulations at least thirty days in advance of their effective date to allow time for public comment
a. Patriot Act b. Administrative Procedure Act c. Freedom of Information Act d. Code of Federal Regulations
The Supreme Court case of Buckley v. Valeo
A) ruled that political action committees (PACs) are illegal. B) modified the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1974 and opened the way to independent expenditures. C) ruled that the use of soft money in a national campaign is illegal. D) ruled that the use of independent expenditures in a national campaign is illegal. E) was overruled by a subsequent Supreme Court case.
Why do Medicare and Social Security have such a broad base of support?
a. There is consensus in the United States that the elderly should be able to retire with dignity. b. Since we all pay income taxes, we have a stake in maintaining these programs. c. Everyone who has paid into the system receives benefits no matter how rich or poor he or she is. d. Celebrities highlight the benefits of the system.