Which of the following is NOT officially considered to be an executive department of the foreign economic bureaucracy?

What was the impact of Reagan's attempt at devolution?

a. State governments had less responsibility, so they were able to reduce taxes. b. The national government cut programs, which were then absorbed by the states with little difficulty. c. The states were forced to increase taxes, since they now had more responsibility and less funding due to federal tax cuts. d. The states welcomed the increased control of programs, because it came with increased funding.

Which of the following statements about Social Security payments is FALSE?

A. Most people collect less from Social Security than they pay in to the fund. B. Current workers' contributions are paid out to today's beneficiaries. C. The pay-as-you-go system will eventually be unable to cover the full costs of OASI. D. The money left over after today's payments are made is invested. E. Current workers contribute to Social Security through FICA contributions.