In Response to the Recession of 2008-2009, the United States

question 120

Multiple Choice

In response to the recession of 2008-2009, the United States

• A) increased government spending as a share of the economy and enlarged the size of the budget deficit.
• B) reduced government spending as a share of the economy and shifted the budget toward a surplus.
• C) increased government spending as a share of the economy and shifted the budget toward a surplus.
• D) reduced government spending as a share of the economy and enlarged the size of the budget deficit.

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Definitions:

Jeannette Rankin

The first woman to hold federal office in the United States, serving as a member of Congress from Montana and known for her advocacy for women's suffrage and peace.

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