What is the effect of "divided" government, such as that used in the United States, on spending and policy formation?
A) It encourages unhealthy spending and foolish policies.
B) It holds down spending and foolish policies.
C) It encourages irresponsible spending because representatives are held accountable for only a
short amount of time.
D) It encourages responsible spending, but is slow to implement policy.
B
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As of January 2015, the average monthly benefit from Social Security was ______ per month.
a. $565 b. $1,328 c. $2,750 d. $3,899
All of the following statements concerning the formation of the federal bureaucracy are true EXCEPT ______.
a. It was created piecemeal over time. b. The greatest period of growth of the bureaucracy was in the 1800s. c. Some of the agencies were created to serve essential government functions. d. Some of the agencies were created in response to changing national needs. e. Some of the agencies were created in response to the demands of clientele groups.