"A situation, such as occurred during the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union, in which one side's gain is the other side's loss" is a definition of

If the Social Security trust fund runs out, what will most likely happen?

a. The program will remain, but the federal government will raise taxes or reduce benefit levels. b. The program will be eliminated, as required by law. c. There will be no change in the program; the federal government will simply borrow more money to pay for it. d. The program will be handed over to state governments, as required by law.

Because the Supreme Court regards itself as responsible for establishing general principles and an overall framework, it

A) avoids direct constitutional interpretation. B) engages in detailed resolution of all cases. C) leaves very little legal responsibility in the hands of the lower courts. D) seldom becomes involved in the detailed resolution of particular cases. E) determines the best way of implementing all decisions.