Government Policy Actions Intended to Decrease Planned Spending and Output

question 5

Multiple Choice

Government policy actions intended to decrease planned spending and output are called ______ policies.

• A) aggregate
• B) monetary
• C) fiscal
• D) contractionary

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Definitions:

Federal Investigation

An inquiry or examination conducted by a federal agency in order to gather evidence regarding violations of federal law.

Equal Time Rule

A regulation that requires broadcasters to provide equal airtime opportunities to opposing political candidates when they request it.

Commercial Time

Designated periods within radio and television programming allocated for the broadcast of advertisements.

Television Station

A set-up or facility for transmitting visual content and audio over the airwaves or through cable, aimed at reaching a wide audience.