Which of the Following Is an Indicator of Increased Professionalization

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an indicator of increased professionalization in Congress?

• A) increased numbers of congressional staff
• B) congress is in recess more than it is in session
• C) being a member of Congress is still considered a part-time job
• D) higher levels of fund-raising are required to be elected

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Definitions:

Stagflation

An economic condition characterized by slow economic growth, high unemployment, and high inflation, occurring simultaneously.

Demand-Management Policies

Strategies used by the government to influence the amount of aggregate demand in the economy, often through fiscal and monetary policies.

Automatic Stabilizers

Economic policies and programs designed to offset fluctuations in a nation's economic activity without additional intervention by the government or policymakers, such as progressive taxes and unemployment benefits.

Real GDP

Stands for Real Gross Domestic Product, which measures the value of all final goods and services produced within a country in a given period, adjusted for inflation.