In the United States, Since the Great Depression, the Federal

question 163

Multiple Choice

In the United States, since the Great Depression, the federal government has _____

• A) run budget deficits only in periods of recession.
• B) run a budget deficit almost every year.
• C) practiced a policy of annually balancing the budget.
• D) run budget deficits only in wartime.
• E) run a budget surplus in most years.

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Definitions:

Leading Source

A primary or most authoritative information provider in a particular field.

Mortality

The condition of being subject to death.

Oxygen Deprivation

A condition resulting from an insufficient supply of oxygen to the body or a particular organ, often leading to serious health consequences.

Dying With Dignity

The concept or practice of ending a life in a manner that preserves the dignity and minimizes the suffering of the individual.