Online Gov. Test 6 Review

The government sponsors because it contributes to the good of society and the economy.

What is the primary reason the government sponsors education?

What is the program formerly known as "food stamps" now called?

What would most likely happen if the government increased payroll taxes?

Why did President Franklin D. Roosevelt establish Social Security?

Which statements are accurate about Medicare? Check all that apply.

Which of these concerns is determined on the K-12 level?

Which statement about Medicare is most accurate?

What is the definition of the term "public assistance"?

Who funds public assistance programs?

The primary way officials identify problems that public policy can address is by

Which best describes the difference between economic and social policies?

Which would most likely hold a fundraising campaign to elect a pro-gun senator?

Governments create public policy to address issues in what three main areas?

The media primarily influences the making of public policy by

One way government solves problems is by

Who decides what problems should be addressed through fiscal policy?

influence(s) public policy by drawing attention to and providing information about failed or needed policies.

Once a policy is developed to address an issue, who implements and enforces it?

Policy plans created to address a societal problem can be adopted by the

The three steps governments follow to create public policy are

Who builds strong relations with foreign powers to ensure the nation's safety?

An increase in military spending is most likely caused by

Money spent on government programs is referred to as

The US government's expenditures increased rapidly in the 30 years between 1980 and 2010, rising to about 3.5 dollars.

Based on the taxing and spending cycle, how will changing expenditures affect taxes collected by the government?

In addition to raising money, the government imposes excise taxes to

The federal budget is a record of the nation's

What gives Congress the power to raise taxes to fund services?

When might workers be exempt from paying income taxes?

Based on the chart, what are the lowest spending priorities for members of Congress?

Each container that enters the United States aboard a ship from another country is subject to a(n) .

Based on the chart, what areas made up half of the government's expenditures?

The government raises money on the federal level through which taxes? Check all that apply.

When the government spends money or makes a payment, it is called a(n) .

An economy that balances government intervention with free enterprise is known as a

What element do OSHA and SEC have in common?

Which of these regulations falls under the jurisdiction of the Environmental Protection Agency?

is defined as the government requiring businesses to perform specific procedures.

A enforces government regulations in a specific area of the economy.

What does the FCC regulate?

What are the roles of the FCC in the US? Check all that apply.

Which statement about the SEC is accurate?

What must businesses do in order to fulfill their legal and financial regulations?

Which president initially proposed the development of the EPA?

Lillian was hurt at work when a slippery, wet floor wasn't appropriately marked. Which regulatory agency should she turn to for help?

Which of these laws was created in order to protect consumers?

How are government regulations established?

An international governmental organization is made up of at least how many countries?

Nongovernmental organizations operate

Which form of foreign policy implementation would work best between the two countries?

Why would a nation most likely use military force? Check all that apply.

involves countries negotiating with each other to settle their differences.

One of the United State's allies is in danger of coming under a communist dictatorship, and citizens are gearing up for rebellion. This dictator does not have a track record of violence against citizens, the United States, or other nations. The nation has reached out to the United States for military help. Which of the following reasons would best support the United States in taking military action?

The president and his executive agencies create foreign policy with the help of

The best way for a country to implement foreign policy is

Which is an example of hard power?

Which of the following are examples of nongovernmental organizations? Check all that apply.

Which of the following is the strongest reason for a country to create foreign policy?

The actual carrying out, or implementation, of foreign policy falls to

By providing foreign aid, one country can help another country

How do the United States and other countries implement economic foreign policy? Check all that apply.

A negative result of high tariffs is that they can sometimes lead to

Which most likely explains why the United States joined NAFTA in 1993?

Compared with protectionism, an opposing goal of economic foreign policy is

A result of US foreign aid in Sudan was

Goods and services flow more freely across the borders of Canada and Mexico because of .

A positive result of trade agreements such as NAFTA and the EU is

A tariff is another name for

Economic sanctions against foreign governments sometimes

Which best explains why international trade agreements are beneficial for developing economies?

A positive result of US economic sanctions against North Korea would be

A way that the United States began its policy of providing aid to Sudan was by

The WTO was created

allows goods and services flow more freely across the borders of the US, Canada, and Mexico.

What is the primary qualification for receiving Medicaid benefits?

International governmental organizations

What agency keeps consumers safe when they open checking or savings accounts or take out a home loan?

The primary way government raises revenue is through

Which of the following would a nongovernmental organization most likely handle?

Which is a tool used to implement economic foreign policy?

What does a mixed-market economy allow people to do?

Which statement about business regulations is accurate?

The best definition for foreign policy is how one country chooses to

What is the main reason the government creates regulations?

A temporary committee created to study an issue and make a policy recommendation is called a .

Which best describes how the federal budget is created?

What is an example of a government expense that people are entitled to receive?

The concept of the Great Society was created by which president?

The United States is facing a recent problem with an ally nation. The ally is refusing to support the United States in various human rights initiatives, saying it doesn't want to get involved in global situations. Which of the following foreign policy tactics should the United States employ first?

Which best describes how the federal budget is created?