How Did Relying on Farming as a Means of Subsistence

question 16

Multiple Choice

How did relying on farming as a means of subsistence affect human communities?

• A) It led most to become farmers, dramatically increasing the food supply.
• B) It allowed some people to specialize in other crafts instead of producing food.
• C) It led to more dispersed settlements over acres of farmland.

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Cyclically Balanced Budget

A fiscal strategy where the government aims to balance its budget over the complete economic cycle, accumulating surpluses in boom periods and deficits during recessions.

Budget Deficits

A financial situation where a government's expenditures surpass its revenues.

Budget Surpluses

A situation where a government's revenue exceeds its expenditures over a specific period, indicating financial health.

Annually Balanced Budget

A budget in which revenues and expenditures are equal within a single fiscal year, ensuring no deficit or surplus.