The last states to be admitted to the United States were Alaska and Hawaii in 1959

When the U.S. government spends more than it receives, it typically finances the shortfall by selling IOUs, commonly called _____

A) entitlements B) long-term loans C) credit vouchers D) treasuries E) interest investments

The ________ agenda covers only those issues that are being seriously considered by policymakers, such as a bill before Congress.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).