Fiscal Policy: Spending Answers

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The graph shows the number of employed workers in the United States in nonfarm jobs from 2008 to 2013.

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A
The United States had the world’s weakest economy by 2010.
B
In today's economy, a country needs fewer workers to remain strong.
C
By 2012, the United States had solved its economic problems.
D
The United States faced an economic crisis that started in 2008.
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Which statements describe a free enterprise system? Check all that apply.Citizens can own property.The government employs all workers.Supply and demand drives production.Consumers and producers make their own decisions.Citizens can accumulate wealth.The government sets prices and wages.

A
Citizens can own property.
B
The government employs all workers.
C
Supply and demand drives production.
D
Consumers and producers make their own decisions.
E
Citizens can accumulate wealth.
F
The government sets prices and wages.
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Country Q has experienced a rapid increase in its unemployment rate and a sharp decline in its GDP.What might policymakers do in the face of these economic indicators?

A
encourage a decrease in purchasing until employment figures increase
B
try to trade with other nations to increase production and create new jobs
C
increase taxes so the government has more money to spend
D
implement controls on wages, forcing employers to pay higher wages
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The graph shows the number of employed workers in the United States in nonfarm jobs from 2008 to 2013.

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reducing the size of its armed forces
B
laying off unnecessary workers
C
decrease taxes to increase consumers' money supply
D
encouraging people to travel overseas
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The diagram shows the three-step process by which economic policy is created.

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Discuss a plan.
B
Interview an interest group.
C
Identify a problem.
D
Gather data.

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