The net public debt is defined as
A. the total amount owed by all individuals, corporations, and governments in the United States.
B. the total amount owed by the federal government to individuals, businesses, and foreigners.
C. a percentage of the gross national product not to exceed 10 percent of all gross sales.
D. money not available for use.
E. the total amount owed by the federal government to individuals, businesses, and foreigners, as well as interagency borrowings within the government.
Answer: B
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a. Over the past several decades virtually no progress has been made in eradicating global poverty. b. Although poverty is still a serious problem, there is no denying that enormous progress has been made in terms of eradicating global poverty. c. Over the past few decades, global poverty has gotten worse. d. In terms of geography, poverty is distributed relatively evenly across the developing world.
Which of the following is NOT a function of the United States Solicitor General?s office?
A) decide whether or not to appeal cases the government has lost in the lower courts B) review and modify the briefs presented in government appeals C) require the Supreme Court to review a government case on appeal D) represent the government before the Supreme Court E) none of the above