Distributive Policies

question 60

Multiple Choice

Distributive policies

• A) take resources from one group and allocates them to a more disadvantaged group.
• B) tend to receive less public support than do redistributive policies.
• C) are exemplified by programs that help the poor.
• D) tend to receive more public support than do redistributive policies.
• E) are extensively used to regulate public safety and welfare in the United States.

Evaluate the significance of legislation and Supreme Court decisions in shaping social and political norms.

Identify the influence of music and popular culture on the American society during the 1960s.

Understand the factors leading to shifts in national party politics and voter demographics.

Appreciate the role of technological advancements and environmental conservation efforts initiated in the 1960s.

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Definitions:

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