Which Factor Would Enhance the Government's Ability to Keep Deficits

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which factor would enhance the government's ability to keep deficits and the national debt under control over the long term?

• A) the cost of Social Security changing as baby boomers age
• B) the cost of Medicare changing as health care costs increase
• C) the Federal Reserve continuing to keep interest rates low
• D) foreigners becoming unwilling to hold U.S. dollars

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Definitions:

Distress

An emotional state of extreme discomfort, sadness, or pain, or a legal term referring to the seizure of property to compel payment or compliance.

Distrain

The act of seizing someone's property in order to compel payment of rent or to enforce a legal judgment.

Lessee

A tenant.

Re-entry

The act of a landlord to move into possession of leased property.