When the Government Is Spending More Than It Is Receiving

question 332

Multiple Choice

When the government is spending more than it is receiving in tax revenues, it is

• A) running a surplus.
• B) overstepping its authority.
• C) reducing the public debt.
• D) running a deficit.

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Definitions:

White-Collar

Describes jobs that are typically performed in an office environment and often involve clerical, administrative, or managerial duties as opposed to manual labor.

Street Crimes

Criminal acts that occur in public places, typically involving theft, assault, or vandalism.

Moral Panic

A widespread feeling of fear and concern among the general public that some evil threatens the well-being of society, often disproportionate to the actual threat.

Incarceration Rate

The number of individuals in prison per 100,000 of the national population.