Which of the following population trends is threatening the American economy?
a. an increase in workers above the age of 65
b. slow growth in the number of workers between the ages of 16 and 64
c. a decrease in the number of illegal immigrants
d. an increase in the number of children under 16 in the workforce
e. a decrease in the number of people who retire before age 67
b.
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In 1776, the Continental Congress called on the new states to alter their colonial governments. What were they asked to change?
a. They were asked to replace the governor appointed by England with one they appointed. b. They were asked to write new state constitutions to set out a framework of laws to govern the state. c. They were asked to amend the old colonial charter by just crossing out the word "king" and replacing it with "governor." d. They were asked to abolish their state governments because the country was going to be ruled by one central government under the Articles of Confederation.
When the Citizens United decision was handed down, a flood of corporate cash was expected to enter the political system. The ruling did result in more corporate and union spending, but far less than anticipated because__________
A) many companies were reluctant to take stands that might alienate a large number of customers B) many companies were running losses as a result of an economic recession C) political parties refused to accept money from private corporations and unions D) political parties wanted a more reliable source of funds to finance their ongoing political campaigns E) political parties used significantly less money for campaigns