The Portion of the Federal Budget That Is Spent on Programs

question 141

Multiple Choice

The portion of the federal budget that is spent on programs, such as Social Security, that the president and Congress are unwilling to cut is

• A)central clearance.
• B)uncontrollable spending.
• C)entitlement program.
• D)police patrol oversight.
• E)fire alarm oversight.

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Definitions:

American Gothic

A famous painting by Grant Wood from 1930, depicting a farmer and his daughter standing in front of a Gothic style house.

Hartley

Marsden Hartley, an influential American painter known for his contributions to Modernism, including works in the Cubist and Expressionist styles.

Wright

The term "Wright" refers to a craftsman or maker in various trades, historically associated with construction or creation, such as in "wheelwright" or "shipwright."

Prairie Houses

Architectural style developed by Frank Lloyd Wright, characterized by low-pitched roofs, wide eaves, and a strong emphasis on horizontal lines, reflecting the flat, broad landscape of the American Midwest.