Explain how, although federal spending over the past half-century has increased by 670% in real (inflation-adjusted) dollars and federal programs and activities have also increased, the federal workforce has scarcely grown at all.

Which agencies provide somewhat redundant service to the president and exist to assist the president in controlling and coordinating the executive branch of government?

A. executive departments B. Executive Office of the President C. independent executive agencies D. independent executive commissions

Which of the following states was not a permanent member of the UN Security Council when the United Nations was founded?

a. The Soviet Union b. The United States c. Japan d. Great Britain