Fiscal policy is a mechanism the government employs to influence the economy. Fiscal policy is based on
A. the projections of the Federal Reserve Board.
B. the importance of maintaining a 12-month (fiscal year) economic cycle.
C. the money supply.
D. the idea that a balanced budget is the key to a healthy economy.
E. the government's taxing and spending decisions.
Answer: E
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Government regulation over television and radio is much more restrictive than print media. This is a consequence of
A. campaign advertisements. B. misuse of electronic media. C. the scarcity doctrine. D. the immediate nature of television.
The fact that nearly every president since Woodrow Wilson has appeared before Congress to deliver the State of the Union address demonstrates the power of the president to __________
A) shape the opinion of federal bureaucrats B) shape the legislative agenda C) improve relations with congressional opponents D) dominate executive-legislative relations