Question 1

What does the term "privatization" mean? Give two examples of privatization in the United States.​

Accepted Answer

Possible answer: The term "privatization

Question 2

Which perspective on social justice is illustrated by the progressive income tax?

Accepted Answer

A) Libertarian 
B) Utilitarian Liberal 
C) Oligarchy 
D) Socialism 
A) Libertarian 
B) Utilitarian Liberal 
C) Oligarchy 
D) Socialism

Question 3

The "neo-conservative" approach to government is most characteristic of

Accepted Answer

A) the Republican Party. 
B) the Democratic Party. 
C) the Green Party. 
D) all of these. 
A) the Republican Party. 
B) the Democratic Party. 
C) the Green Party. 
D) all of these.

Question 4

Explain why the EITC is called an antipoverty measure embedded in the US tax code.

Accepted Answer

It is a credit that provides a

Question 5

The U.S. has had a federal income tax ever since it was founded.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Federal judges can be removed from office through a process called

Accepted Answer

A) impeachment. 
B) termination. 
C) election. 
D) recall. 
A) impeachment. 
B) termination. 
C) election. 
D) recall.

Question 7

In 2010, the largest single item in the federal budget was

Accepted Answer

A) Social Security. 
B) defense spending. 
C) Medicare. 
D) interest on the national debt. 
A) Social Security. 
B) defense spending. 
C) Medicare. 
D) interest on the national debt.

Question 8

How do tax deductions and tax credits differ? Give one example of a tax credit.

Accepted Answer

Possible answer: A tax deduction reduces

Question 9

Governance in the U.S. is shared among three levels of government. List these.

Accepted Answer

Federal, S

Question 10

The annual "Tax Expenditure Budget" outlines

Accepted Answer

A) how tax revenues are spent. 
B) the annual costs of tax deductions and exemptions. 
C) the projected impact of proposed tax changes. 
D) all of these. 
A) how tax revenues are spent. 
B) the annual costs of tax deductions and exemptions. 
C) the projected impact of proposed tax changes. 
D) all of these.

Question 11

In the U.S., regressive taxes include

Accepted Answer

A) state income tax. 
B) sales tax. 
C) payroll tax. 
D) both sales and payroll tax. 
A) state income tax. 
B) sales tax. 
C) payroll tax. 
D) both sales and payroll tax.

Question 12

The Executive Branch creates policy when it

Accepted Answer

A) provides benefits. 
B) taxes income. 
C) spends appropriations. 
D) issues regulations. 
A) provides benefits. 
B) taxes income. 
C) spends appropriations. 
D) issues regulations.

Question 13

Mary works for a child welfare agency. She was opposed to the privatization of foster care services because she felt it was too difficult to define quality in this type of care. Which of the following conditions does she believe is missing from the foster care market?

Accepted Answer

A) Assessable product 
B) Informed & able consumer 
C) Access to diverse providers 
D) All of these 
A) Assessable product 
B) Informed & able consumer 
C) Access to diverse providers 
D) All of these

What does the term "privatization" mean? Give two examples of privatization in the United States.

Which perspective on social justice is illustrated by the progressive income tax?

The "neo-conservative" approach to government is most characteristic of

Explain why the EITC is called an antipoverty measure embedded in the US tax code.

The U.S. has had a federal income tax ever since it was founded.

Federal judges can be removed from office through a process called

In 2010, the largest single item in the federal budget was

How do tax deductions and tax credits differ? Give one example of a tax credit.

Governance in the U.S. is shared among three levels of government. List these.

The annual "Tax Expenditure Budget" outlines

In the U.S., regressive taxes include

The Executive Branch creates policy when it

Mary works for a child welfare agency. She was opposed to the privatization of foster care services because she felt it was too difficult to define quality in this type of care. Which of the following conditions does she believe is missing from the foster care market?

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

What does the term "privatization" mean? Give two examples of privatization in the United States.​

Which perspective on social justice is illustrated by the progressive income tax?

The "neo-conservative" approach to government is most characteristic of

Explain why the EITC is called an antipoverty measure embedded in the US tax code.

The U.S. has had a federal income tax ever since it was founded.

Federal judges can be removed from office through a process called

In 2010, the largest single item in the federal budget was

How do tax deductions and tax credits differ? Give one example of a tax credit.

Governance in the U.S. is shared among three levels of government. List these.

The annual "Tax Expenditure Budget" outlines

In the U.S., regressive taxes include

The Executive Branch creates policy when it

Mary works for a child welfare agency. She was opposed to the privatization of foster care services because she felt it was too difficult to define quality in this type of care. Which of the following conditions does she believe is missing from the foster care market?

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

What does the term "privatization" mean? Give two examples of privatization in the United States.