The Office of ___________________ Was Created as Part of the Open

question 20

Short Answer

The Office of ___________________ was created as part of the Open Government Act of 2007 to serve as an ombudsperson and to mediate FOIA disputes as a nonexclusive alternative to litigation.

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Definitions:

Thorstein Veblen

An American economist and sociologist known for his theory of the leisure class and critique of consumer culture.

Leisure Class

A segment of society that derives its income from investments, inheritance, or other non-labor sources, allowing its members to focus on leisure activities and cultural pursuits rather than traditional labor.

Tax Rebate

A refund on taxes when the tax liability is less than the taxes paid.

Consumer Spending

The total amount of money spent by households in an economy on goods and services, excluding purchases of new housing.