Question 1

The primary source of revenues to local governments is

Accepted Answer

A) property tax. 
B) income tax. 
C) fines and fees. 
D) payroll tax. 
A) property tax. 
B) income tax. 
C) fines and fees. 
D) payroll tax. A

Question 2

The Speaker of the House can influence a bill's vote by

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A) holding a filibuster. 
B) deciding which committee will hear the bill. 
C) invoking "cloture" to end debate. 
D) both holding a filibuster and invoking "cloture" to end debate. 
A) holding a filibuster. 
B) deciding which committee will hear the bill. 
C) invoking "cloture" to end debate. 
D) both holding a filibuster and invoking "cloture" to end debate. B

Question 3

The General Accounting Office (U.S. GAO) helps the president prepare the budget.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

At present, nearly half the world's population lives under democratic rule.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A bill pertaining to social programs must originate in the House of Representatives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT true of federal expenditures since 1945?

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A) The overall federal budget has grown. 
B) Education spending has taken a larger share of the federal budget. 
C) Social Security expenditures have grown. 
D) Expenditures for National Defense have taken a smaller share of the federal budget. 
A) The overall federal budget has grown. 
B) Education spending has taken a larger share of the federal budget. 
C) Social Security expenditures have grown. 
D) Expenditures for National Defense have taken a smaller share of the federal budget.

Question 7

Tax deductions and exemptions pose an equity problem because

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A) they are complex to administer. 
B) they offer greater benefits to affluent taxpayers than to the poor. 
C) they are similar to tax credits. 
D) they are only applicable to federal income taxes. 
A) they are complex to administer. 
B) they offer greater benefits to affluent taxpayers than to the poor. 
C) they are similar to tax credits. 
D) they are only applicable to federal income taxes.

Question 8

Federal grant-in-aid programs

Accepted Answer

A) are in direct violation of the Constitution. 
B) allow the federal government to extend its authority over social programs. 
C) do not require state participation. 
D) have a 3-year limit for funding any one program. 
A) are in direct violation of the Constitution. 
B) allow the federal government to extend its authority over social programs. 
C) do not require state participation. 
D) have a 3-year limit for funding any one program.

Question 9

For federal income tax purposes, a taxpayer's marginal tax rate is

Accepted Answer

A) the proportion of total income that is subject to tax. 
B) the rate applied to income in the taxpayer's highest tax bracket. 
C) the amount of tax paid on the first $15,000 in taxable income. 
D) the tax rate applied to income derived from margin accounts. 
A) the proportion of total income that is subject to tax. 
B) the rate applied to income in the taxpayer's highest tax bracket. 
C) the amount of tax paid on the first $15,000 in taxable income. 
D) the tax rate applied to income derived from margin accounts.

Question 10

During the latter half of the 20th century, what sources of federal tax revenues changed?

Accepted Answer

A) Individual income taxes became a higher proportion of federal revenues. 
B) Corporate taxes became a smaller proportion of federal revenues. 
C) The proportion of federal revenues drawn from payroll taxes increased. 
D) Both corporate taxes became a smaller proportion of federal revenues and theproportion of federal revenues drawn from payroll taxes increased. 
A) Individual income taxes became a higher proportion of federal revenues. 
B) Corporate taxes became a smaller proportion of federal revenues. 
C) The proportion of federal revenues drawn from payroll taxes increased. 
D) Both corporate taxes became a smaller proportion of federal revenues and theproportion of federal revenues drawn from payroll taxes increased.

Question 11

In the United States, mandatory spending is a much smaller part of the budget than is discretionary spending.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The Bush tax cuts shifted much of the nation's tax burden from the rich toward the middle class, and reduced funding available for public programs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The goal of grassroots tax protests is generally

Accepted Answer

A) to lower income tax rates. 
B) to eliminate local sales taxes. 
C) to reduce property taxes. 
D) to increase the progressivity of local tax structures. 
A) to lower income tax rates. 
B) to eliminate local sales taxes. 
C) to reduce property taxes. 
D) to increase the progressivity of local tax structures.

Question 14

The federal rule-making process is governed by the

Accepted Answer

A) U.S. Constitution. 
B) Administrative Procedures Act. 
C) Social Security Act. 
D) U.S. Regulatory Act. 
A) U.S. Constitution. 
B) Administrative Procedures Act. 
C) Social Security Act. 
D) U.S. Regulatory Act.

Question 15

Describe what is meant by the term "grant-in-aid," and give an example of such a grant.

Accepted Answer

Possible answer: A grant-in-aid is a met

Question 16

Filibusters

Accepted Answer

A) occur only in the House of Representatives. 
B) can be held in either the House or the Senate. 
C) occur only in the Senate. 
D) can be ended by a majority vote. 
A) occur only in the House of Representatives. 
B) can be held in either the House or the Senate. 
C) occur only in the Senate. 
D) can be ended by a majority vote.

Question 17

Establishment of the TSA is an example of reverse contracting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Health care spending is the largest category in the U.S. budget.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A "mark-up" session is held

Accepted Answer

A) to draft a bill for submission. 
B) to determine whether there are enough votes to overturn a presidential veto. 
C) after a committee has held hearings on a bill. 
D) to bring together advocates and legislators to review a bill. 
A) to draft a bill for submission. 
B) to determine whether there are enough votes to overturn a presidential veto. 
C) after a committee has held hearings on a bill. 
D) to bring together advocates and legislators to review a bill.

Question 20

No bill can become federal law until it has received majority votes in both the House and the Senate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The primary source of revenues to local governments is

The Speaker of the House can influence a bill's vote by

The General Accounting Office (U.S. GAO) helps the president prepare the budget.

At present, nearly half the world's population lives under democratic rule.

A bill pertaining to social programs must originate in the House of Representatives.

Which of the following is NOT true of federal expenditures since 1945?

Tax deductions and exemptions pose an equity problem because

Federal grant-in-aid programs

For federal income tax purposes, a taxpayer's marginal tax rate is

During the latter half of the 20th century, what sources of federal tax revenues changed?

In the United States, mandatory spending is a much smaller part of the budget than is discretionary spending.

The Bush tax cuts shifted much of the nation's tax burden from the rich toward the middle class, and reduced funding available for public programs.

The goal of grassroots tax protests is generally

The federal rule-making process is governed by the

Describe what is meant by the term "grant-in-aid," and give an example of such a grant.

Filibusters

Establishment of the TSA is an example of reverse contracting.

Health care spending is the largest category in the U.S. budget.

A "mark-up" session is held

No bill can become federal law until it has received majority votes in both the House and the Senate.

Social Justice and Social Workers

Policy Analysis and Policy Practice

The Social Security Act

Poverty and Inequality

Health

Mental Illness

Disability

Crime and Criminal Justice

People of Color

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Trans Individuals

Children

Women

Older Adults

Working Americans

Conclusion

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Exam 2: The Governments Role

The primary source of revenues to local governments is

The Speaker of the House can influence a bill's vote by

The General Accounting Office (U.S. GAO) helps the president prepare the budget.

At present, nearly half the world's population lives under democratic rule.

A bill pertaining to social programs must originate in the House of Representatives.

Which of the following is NOT true of federal expenditures since 1945?

Tax deductions and exemptions pose an equity problem because

Federal grant-in-aid programs

For federal income tax purposes, a taxpayer's marginal tax rate is

During the latter half of the 20th century, what sources of federal tax revenues changed?

In the United States, mandatory spending is a much smaller part of the budget than is discretionary spending.

The Bush tax cuts shifted much of the nation's tax burden from the rich toward the middle class, and reduced funding available for public programs.

The goal of grassroots tax protests is generally

The federal rule-making process is governed by the

Describe what is meant by the term "grant-in-aid," and give an example of such a grant.

Filibusters

Establishment of the TSA is an example of reverse contracting.

Health care spending is the largest category in the U.S. budget.

A "mark-up" session is held

No bill can become federal law until it has received majority votes in both the House and the Senate.

Social Justice and Social Workers

Policy Analysis and Policy Practice

The Social Security Act

Poverty and Inequality

Health

Mental Illness

Disability

Crime and Criminal Justice

People of Color

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Trans Individuals

Children

Women

Older Adults

Working Americans

Conclusion

Filters