What happened to the significant budget surplus that was projected in 2000?
What will be an ideal response?
The surplus turned into a substantial deficit for a number of reasons. Students should identify some of the following: instead of defense cutbacks, defense spending rose dramatically after 9/11; economic growth ended and the stock market performed poorly, reducing revenue; the Bush tax cut reduced revenue; spending caps and PAYGO expired.
Political Science
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
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In a parliamentary system, which of the following positions holds the least power?
A. president B. head of government C. minister of defense D. minister of labor
Political Science