GOVT Final 2

Question 1

Demand-side Economics;

Answer 1

Government increases spending level

Consumers have more money to spend

Consumer spending leads to job creation

Question 2

Supply-side Economics;

Answer 2

Government cuts taxes on business

Having more money, the wealthy invest in production

Increased production (supply) leads to increased consumer spending (demand)

Question 3

Public Assistance Programs

Answer 3

Funded with general tax revenue
Available only to individuals in financial need
Left mainly to the states
Individuals expected to take care of themselves

Question 4

Incumbents today have a ___ chance of winning reelection.

Answer 4

90%

Question 5

Congress vs. Parliament

Answer 5

C - Main focus is representation

P - Primary action is debating

Question 6

Constitutional roles of the presidency

Answer 6

Commander in Chief
Chief Executive
Chief Diplomat
Legislative Leader

Question 7

The administrative objective of a merit-based bureaucracy

Answer 7

Neutral Competence

Question 8

Congress checks power of federal bureaucracy;

Answer 8

Decides if agency may exist
Decides how much money agency spends
Can hold oversight hearings

Question 9

How are federal judges selected for their positions?

Answer 9

Elected by the president.

Question 10

Biggest proponent of life tenure for federal judges?

Answer 10

Hamilton

because the judicial branch is already the weakest

Question 11

Decision vs. opinion of a Supreme Court ruling

Answer 11

The decision indicates which party won the case;

Opinion is most important part

Question 12

What type of economy does the U.S. currently have?

Answer 12

Mixed Economy