In the early 2000s, what act implemented national standards in the field of education?

The increasing cost of political campaigning is largely due to the

a. rise of lawsuits. b. use of television. c. the Electoral College. d. increasingly complicated federal campaign regulations. e. use of the Internet.

The alternative minimum tax is the parallel tax system with

a. a more limited set of tax preferences than the regular income tax. b. more allowable deductions and credits. c. a lower rate of taxation, designed for individuals falling below the poverty line. d. limits on the rate at which students are taxed on summer employment. e. greater flexibility for the wealthy.