Question

1. suppose congress decides to cut total federal spending by 10 percent in its annual budget legislation. which is the largest category on this graph that they would be able to reduce?

a. defense
b. social security
c. medicaid and other health
d. veterans benefits and services

1. why does debate over the budget in congress often focus on spending for defense?

a. defense is the largest category of discretionary spending.
b. the armed forces generally enjoy little public support.
c. few members of congress have defense industries in their home states.
d. government has only a minor role to play in the defense of the country.

1. the purchase of paper and office supplies for a state government office would be funded out of

a. the federal budget.
b. mandatory spending.
c. the states capital budget.
d. the states operating budget.

1. states recognize the economic importance of having a skilled workforce. this is one reason states invest taxpayer dollars in

a. private business.
b. agricultural technology.
c. public education.
d. crime labs.

1. a city that wants to raise tax revenue from tourists would likely do which of the following?

a. cut its local property tax rates
b. impose a tax on meals served at restaurants
c. raise its income tax rates
d. reject all intergovernmental revenue
put all answers in the lefthand blank, using capital letters (dont circle or underline). not doing so will get it marked incorrect.

Explanation:

• Question 29: Discretionary spending can be cut. Defense (21.9%) is the largest category among the options (Veterans benefits and services - 6.2%, Medicaid and other health - 13.3%, Social Security - 19.2%).
• Question 30: Defense is the largest category of discretionary spending, so budget debates often focus on it.
• Question 31: Operating budget funds day - to - day expenses like paper and office supplies.
• Question 32: Public education helps create a skilled workforce.
• Question 33: Imposing a tax on meals (a consumption tax) is likely to target tourists.

Answer:

1. A
2. A
3. D
4. C
5. B