The U.S. Government's Budget

question 40

Multiple Choice

The U.S. government's budget

• A) must be balanced each year.
• B) has mostly been in surplus during the past 30 years.
• C) has mostly been in deficit during the past 30 years.
• D) has always been in deficit during the past 30 years.

Examine theories explaining the correlation between drug use and various social behaviors including criminality.

Contrast legal and illegal drugs in terms of prevalence, danger, and societal perception.

Explore the social dimensions of drug usage, including its relation to crime, socioeconomic status, and societal norms.

Understand the punitive and supportive approaches in the war on drugs.

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