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Global Economic Policy — Unit test Answers

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A candidate’s use of “I” statements in an opening statement is an example of

A
persuasive language.
B
an informal tone.
C
a factual tone.
D
rhetorical technique.
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Nongovernmental organizations operate

A
with governmental oversight.
B
using contract workers.
C
independent of government.
D
in single countries.
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Read the following excerpt from a report about some of the possible reasons college costs are increasing.A major concern related to higher education’s business model is that colleges and universities cannot or will not control their cost increases. In for-profit industries when productivity goes up, salaries usually go up. This is different in public education.Based on the excerpt, how is higher education different from for-profit industries?

A
Salaries in higher education are higher because of business costs.
B
Salaries in higher education are based on productivity.
C
Salaries in higher education are lower because of business costs.
D
Salaries in higher education are based on additional factors.
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When might workers be exempt from paying income taxes?

A
when they are injured on the job
B
when they make too much money
C
when they don’t earn enough money
D
when they are laid off by a company
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Which is a true statement about the trend in higher education costs?

A
Higher education costs are decreasing because of online education.
B
Higher education costs are rising slowly but are expected to stop.
C
Higher education costs are decreasing because of government loans.
D
Higher education costs continue to rise and create problems for students.
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Examine the pie chart.

Question illustration
A
Social Security and social programs
B
national defense and transportation
C
international aid and veterans’ programs
D
education and managing the nations’ debt
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The president and his executive agencies create foreign policy with the help of .

Answer not available
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Which statements are accurate about Medicare? Select 3 options. It provides medical assistance to senior citizens over age 65.It is administered and regulated by the state government. It makes medical care free for everyone who is enrolled. It is an extension of the government’s Social Security program. It is facing a major funding problem due to an increase in older Americans.

I
It provides medical assistance to senior citizens over age 65.
I
It is administered and regulated by the state government.
I
It makes medical care free for everyone who is enrolled.
I
It is an extension of the government’s Social Security program.
I
It is facing a major funding problem due to an increase in older Americans.
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to instill citizens with knowledge to better participate in government and the economy
t
to make sure citizens only elect the correct political candidates
t
to provide sufficient employment within the public school system
t
to ensure that the government controls what information citizens can access
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In addition to raising money, the government imposes excise taxes to

A
protect manufacturers of specific products.
B
encourage the use of specific products.
C
discourage the use of specific products.
D
protect consumers from specific products.
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Which groups influence the creation of public policy? Check all that apply.military branchesindividual citizensinterest groupslegislatorspolitical partiesforeign diplomatsmedia organizations

A
military branches
B
individual citizens
C
interest groups
D
legislators
E
political parties
F
foreign diplomats
G
media organizations
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How would the United States most likely encourage another nation to eliminate restrictive human rights policies?

A
by imposing tariffs on the nation’s goods
B
by imposing economic sanctions against the nation
C
by threatening military action against the nation
D
by encouraging the nation to enter into a free trade agreement
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What element do the potential solutions of raising the retirement age, increasing payroll taxes, and reducing benefit payments all share?

A
Each one would completely solve the Social Security problem.
B
Each one would require someone to give up money and/or benefits.
C
Each one would be protested by people who are already retired.
D
Each one would force citizens to wait longer to collect benefits.
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Which of the following would be the most immediate effect of sanctions on a country?

A
Citizens are unable to buy needed goods.
B
Goods and services rapidly decline in value.
C
War is declared on the sanctioning country.
D
Leaders are forced into negotiations.
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task forcelegislatureinterest groups

A
task force
B
legislature
C
interest groups
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One way government solves problems is by

A
making new laws.
B
creating public policy.
C
financing a military.
D
expanding regulations.
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Which is most useful in understanding how the cost of a college education has risen?

A
data and claims
B
data and statistics
C
statistics and social policy
D
statistics and claims
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Which most likely explains why the United States joined NAFTA in 1993?

A
NAFTA eliminated tariffs and united the United States economically with its two closest neighbors.
B
NAFTA eliminated tariffs and gave the United States an economic advantage over its two closest neighbors.
C
NAFTA eliminated tariffs and allowed the United States to keep pace economically with its two closest neighbors.
D
NAFTA eliminated tariffs and allowed the United States to control trade with its two closest neighbors.
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How can the President influence the establishment of US foreign policy?

A
negotiating treaties
B
confirming ambassadors
C
declaring war
D
increasing spending on foreign aid
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Governments create public policy to address issues in what three main areas?

A
foreign, domestic, and social
B
economic, foreign, and education
C
social, economic, and foreign
D
foreign, transportation, and social

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