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High government expenditures can lead to a bigger

A
revenue.
B
stimulus.
C
deficit.
D
surplus.
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Which body of the federal government approves treaties with other nations?

A
the Senate
B
the Supreme Court
C
the Department of State
D
the House of Representatives
3

The best way for a country to implement foreign policy is

A
unilaterally.
B
with military power.
C
multilaterally.
D
with hard power.
4

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

A
Thomas Jefferson
B
John Hancock
C
Alexander Hamilton
D
George Washington
5

How many justices serve on the Supreme Court?

A
9
B
10
C
11
D
12
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Why was the Patriot Act passed in 2001?

A
to end the development of nuclear weapons in North Korea
B
to provide a national response to the Covid-19 pandemic
C
to bring an end to the Cold War with the Soviet Union
D
to expand the government’s ability to identify terrorists
7

How can the President influence the establishment of US foreign policy?

A
negotiating treaties
B
confirming ambassadors
C
declaring war
D
increasing spending on foreign aid
8

National Security policies are defined by _______ in response to current events, changes in leadership and the needs of the nation.

A
the President
B
Congress
C
amending the Constitution
D
the Department of Defense
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an excise taxan income taxa tariff

A
an excise tax
B
an income tax
C
a tariff
10

How is an excise tax different from a sales tax?

A
An excise tax is not deductible.
A
An excise tax applies to specific products.
A
An excise tax applies only to imported goods.
A
An excise tax is an indirect tax.
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Which are characteristics of nongovernmental organizations? Select three options.

A
They are overseen by a nation’s government.
B
They are required to make a profit on operations.
C
They are always based in the United States.
D
They have volunteer workers.
E
They function in multiple countries.
F
They focus on humanitarian, environmental, and economic programs.
12

If expansionary taxation policies encourage growth, are they always appropriate to implement?

N
No, government services could encourage growth but other practices could be more effective based on the economic situation.
Y
Yes, the private sector can easily and affordably replace all services and facilities cut by the government.
N
No, the government is capable of providing many but not all services individuals and businesses need.
Y
Yes, the government will still ensure that individuals and businesses continue to receive all necessary services.
13

Which of the following would be the most immediate effect of sanctions on a country?

A
Citizens are unable to buy needed goods.
B
Goods and services rapidly decline in value.
C
War is declared on the sanctioning country.
D
Leaders are forced into negotiations.
14

Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. Which are powers of the federal government? Check all that apply.to print moneyto declare warto create an armyto establish schoolsto make treaties

A
to print money
B
to declare war
C
to create an army
D
to establish schools
E
to make treaties
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Governments collect taxes to ensure that

t
there is sufficient money to fund private businesses.
c
citizens contribute to meeting society's needs.
p
politicians get paid in a timely manner.
a
a government program exists for every need that arises.
16

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

A
the Federal Reserve Bank
B
the Internal Revenue Service
C
the Bill of Rights
D
the Constitution
17

Which best describes how expansionary policies can facilitate economic growth?

A
They prompt decreased demand.
B
They inspire consumer confidence.
C
They increase disposable income.
D
They help reduce consumer debt.
18

A new presidential administration takes office, after having made campaign promises to support entitlement programs.One suggestion the new president is most likely to make in the budget proposal is to

A
increase military spending.
B
raise income taxes on all people in the US.
C
increase spending on Social Security.
D
lower corporate taxes.
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The government raises money on the federal level through which taxes? Check all that apply.income taxes tariff taxesoccupation taxesexcise taxessales taxescorporate taxesproperty taxes

A
income taxes
B
tariff taxes
C
occupation taxes
D
excise taxes
E
sales taxes
F
corporate taxes
G
property taxes
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Look at a portion of a sample paycheck:

Question illustration
A
payroll
B
property
C
income
D
excise

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