The expansion of Medicare in 2003 made it the
a. largest addition to social welfare since Lyndon Johnson’s Great Society.
b. least expensive domestic federal program.
c. most comprehensive health care plan offered by any national government.
d. most expensive portion of the federal budget.
e. most profitable federal program.
ANS: A
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Why was Operation Desert Storm considered a success by the American people, while Operation Iraqi Freedom was not?
a. Although President George H. W. Bush and President George W. Bush both acted unilaterally, the quick, decisive victory in Desert Storm brought approval from the American people, while the drawn-out occupation in Iraq brought disapproval. b. President George H. W. Bush acted multilaterally and carried out the operation quickly and with few casualties, while President George W. Bush acted unilaterally and the operation became drawn out, resulting in many casualties. c. Although far more people died during Desert Storm, most of them were Iraqi people, not U.S. military personnel, so Americans considered the operation successful. d. President George H. W. Bush acted unilaterally in Desert Storm and the operation was quick and decisive, which made the American people feel safe, while President George W. Bush wasted time trying to secure approval, which made Americans feel their president was not a good decision maker.
Today, many cities outline their governmental powers and those of their local officials in a
a. constitution. b. statutory amendment. c. charter. d. legislative hearing.