The Bill of Rights

question 79

Multiple Choice

The Bill of Rights:

• A) serves as a major restriction on the powers and authority of the federal government.
• B) does not apply directly to the states, but the Supreme Court has held that the Fourteenth Amendment makes many of its principles applicable to the states.
• C) consists of ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution that were adopted in 1791.
• D) All of these are correct.

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Definitions:

Biennial Budget

A budget planned and set for a two-year period, often employed by government entities to manage expenses and revenues more efficiently.

Discretionary Fiscal Policy

Government policy that involves adjusting its spending levels and tax rates to monitor and influence a nation's economy.

Cabinet Members

High-ranking government officials, typically heads of departments or agencies, who serve as advisors to the President or head of state.

Federal Outlays

Government spending or expenditures, including all amounts paid out by the federal government, typically categorized by function.