When a drought ends, the public policy consequences of that drought also end.

Medicaid is an example of a "means-tested" program because it is only available __________

a. to people who earn a certain amount of money b. during periods when the economy is struggling c. to people who have the means to contribute to the Medicaid fund d. for as long as the government has the ability to pay for Medicaid treatment

In a midterm election year, the economy is doing very well. How would you expect the president's party to do?

a. The president's party is likely to lose a number of seats in the Senate.. b. If the president's popularity remains the same, his or her party will likely lose seats in the House. c. The president's party will neither gain nor lose seats in the House. d. If the president's popularity remains the same, his or her party will likely gain seats in the House.