At any given time, what determines the legitimacy of the government's actions?
What is certain shared beliefs/concerns
100
Which of the following countries imposes the smallest tax burden on its citizens?
A) The United States
B) Germany
C) France
D) Canada
E) The United Kingdom
What is U.S.
100
Entitlements such as Social Security or Medicare payments, veterans' benefits, or Food Stamps constitute about how much of the federal budget.
What is 2/3rd or 60-70%
100
What historical event in our country's history led to the creation of various social welfare programs such as social security?
What is the Great Depression
200
Today, we hear far fewer debates about the _____ of proposed policies than we heard in the 1920s or 1930s.
What is legitimacy
200
Name the executive agency that ensures that other agencies' legislative proposals are compatible with the president's program.
What is OMB (office of management and budget)
200
Two kinds of programs, insurance and assistance, were included in what act of 1935?
What is social security act of 1935
200
Social Security is an example of what type of welfare program where everyone benefits and pays
What is majoritarian
300
How does media play a major role in the creation of public policy?
chooses which thousands of proposals to cover
300
If a tax is progressive, the _____________ individuals in society pay the highest rate.
What is wealthiest or rich
300
Name one government program that involves a means test to qualify.
What are Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, Supplemental Security Income, Food Stamps, Medicaid.
300
When Congress enacts a program that benefits a single member's district, it is called___________________________.
What is pork barrel legislation
400
A proposed agricultural support program will benefit the lumber industry but increase the cost of paper nationwide. What type of politics is most likely to be involved?
What is client poltics
400
When the Reagan administration lowered taxes and increased spending, what happened to the economy and deficit?
Stimulated economy and increased the deficit
400
Give an example of a welfare policy that helps only a small number of people, but everyone pays.
What is Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC),
food stamps, Medicaid.
400
15. According to opinion polls, the public wants all of the following except
A) a balanced federal budget.
B) lowered government spending.
C) more spending on education and other programs.
D) tight trade restrictions.
E) A and B
What is D tight trade restrictions
500
The Sherman Act of 1890 is an example of what type of politics?
What is majoritarian
500
The pocketbook issue tends to preoccupy politicians most
A) early in a presidential term.
B) toward the end of a session of Congress.
C) when presidential popularity is at its peak.
D) when the economy is doing poorly.
E) just before elections.
What is E just before elections
500
What program replaced the old Aid to Families with Dependent Children?
What is Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
500
How can courts can play an important role in policy-making?
Courts make decisions that force action by other branches of government.