When Policy Mood Leans in a Liberal Direction, How Does

question 69

Multiple Choice

When policy mood leans in a liberal direction, how does government tend to respond?

• A) by giving tax cuts and tax credits to corporations
• B) by reducing civil liberties
• C) by expanding the federal government's role in different programs
• D) by cutting off foreign trade
• E) by following policies designed to reduce deficit spending

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High Discrepancy

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