The Term "Fiscal Federalism" Refers to

question 175

Multiple Choice

The term "fiscal federalism" refers to

• A)deficit financing of government programs.
• B)the power of Congress to tax and to determine how tax revenues are spent.
• C)transferring money between levels of government (for example, from a state government to a local government).
• D)the system under which governments ask citizens to vote on major revenue-raising measures (for example, on issues of municipal bonds).

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Definitions:

Political Behavior

Activities within an organization that are aimed at using power or authority to influence decisions or gain advantage.

Performance Management

The continuous process of identifying, measuring, and developing the performance of individuals and teams and aligning their performance with the strategic goals of the organization.

Staffing Decisions

The process of planning, recruiting, selecting, and positioning employees within an organization to ensure the right person is in the right job.

Contrast Error

A type of appraisal or judgment bias where the evaluation of one person is unduly influenced by the comparison with another that has recently been appraised.