Many State and Local Governments in the U

question 14

Multiple Choice

Many state and local governments in the U.S. have balanced-budget laws in order to prevent politicians from

• A) creating a "small government" economy.
• B) succumbing to voters' strong preference for budget deficits.
• C) facing a principal-agent problem.
• D) collecting too much taxes.

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Definitions:

Biological Factors

Aspects relating to the biological systems of an individual that influence or determine behavioral tendencies, physical health, and mental well-being.

Primary Appraisal

An individual's initial evaluation of a situation, determining its potential impact on well-being.

Cognitive Appraisal Model

Lazarus’s theory of how thinking plays a strong role in stress.

Lazarus

Refers to Richard Lazarus, a psychologist known for his theory on stress and emotion, particularly how individual appraisal of a situation affects their emotional reaction.