Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding the Government

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true regarding the government budget?

• A) The government's budget has been in deficit since the 1960s.
• B) The government's budget has been in deficit since the 1960s except for a brief period since 2012.
• C) The government's budget was generally in surplus until the 1980s, then mostly in deficit since except for a brief period between 1998 and 2001.
• D) The government's budget was generally in deficit since the 1960s, except for a brief period between 1998 and 2001.

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Definitions:

Time-Out

A behavior-modification technique in which a child who misbehaves is temporarily removed from positive reinforcement.

Misbehaves

To act out or behave badly, contrary to established rules or expectations.

Punishment

A consequence administered to reduce the likelihood of a behavior occurring in the future, often involving an unpleasant or negative experience.

Shaping

Shaping is a psychological conditioning technique in which successive approximations toward a desired behavior are reinforced, gradually leading to the adoption of the behavior.