In 2008 and 2009, the Budget Deficit Increased Substantially Because

question 89

Multiple Choice

In 2008 and 2009, the budget deficit increased substantially because of

• A)the weak economy.
• B)extraordinary spending.
• C)reduced tax receipts.
• D)all of the above

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Definitions:

Design Capacity

The maximum amount of work or throughput that a system, facility, or product was designed to handle effectively.

Correctional Supervision

A system of oversight for individuals who have been convicted of crimes, which can include incarceration, probation, and parole, aiming to rehabilitate offenders and protect the public.

Women's Prison

A detention facility specifically designated for the incarceration of female offenders.

Mass Incarceration Policies

Governmental policies that result in the large-scale imprisonment of individuals, often critiqued for their social and economic impacts.