Government assistance programs in the United States
a. have expanded significantly since their establishment in 1964.
b. consist mainly of cash payments.
c. are funded entirely by the federal government.
d. have typically required beneficiaries to participate in community work or job training programs

In the 1930s the United States charged an average tariff rate

A) that cut its exports to other countries by 50 percent. B) that exceeded 50 percent. C) that was less than its average tariff rate in 2007. D) that was less than 2 percent.

Since 1950, expansions in the United States have become ________, while recessions have become ________

A) shorter; shorter B) shorter; longer C) longer; longer D) longer; shorter