Why Should the Government Balance Its Budget

question 5

Multiple Choice

Why should the government balance its budget?

• A)because government debt imposes higher taxes or more borrowing on current generations
• B)because a balanced budget will smooth the business cycle
• C)because deficits increase national saving
• D)because recent history shows that the government will not run deficits unless they are justified by war or recession

Examine the role of discontent, social conditions, and theories of participation in the formation and mobilization of social movements.

Differentiate between theoretical perspectives on individual behavior within crowds and social movements.

Recognize the role of external entities and contextual factors in shaping the course of social movements.

Analyze historical and contemporary examples of social movements to understand their origins, motivations, and outcomes.