Unit Test 5

Which group does the Fed serve?

Read the example of a party platform: We support electronic voting. We also believe in online registration: more citizens need to be able to participate in the election process. What best explains the party's primary goal?

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

Businesses contribute to the government's revenue by paying what kind of tax?

What happens when a bank is required to hold more money in reserve?

Which is the best example of the process through which public policy is made?

Regulatory policies protect consumers by...

Which of these are goals of an expansionary policy? Check all that apply.

Read the opening statement about college costs. First the cost of private institutions climbed higher and higher. Now, public institutions have fallen in line. Over the past 10 years, the cost of an education at a public university has risen 42%. Imagine if your salary, or your bank account, grew by 42% the past 10 years. Maybe then you could pay for your education! Which does the candidate's opening statement use?

Which best describes how the federal budget is created?

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

Which body manages the Fed?

The primary way government raises revenue is through...

By identifying a way to deal with higher education costs, a writer also...

In order to assure that a policy speech acknowledges an issue, identifies a solution, and explains a plan of action, a writer should use an...