Considerable Research Indicates That the Use of Social Media ________

question 31

Multiple Choice

Considerable research indicates that the use of social media ________ civic engagement and participation in the real world.

• A) decreases
• B) has no impact on
• C) rarely increases
• D) increases
• E) drastically decreases

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Definitions:

Budget Deficit

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Government Budget Deficit

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U.S. Treasury

The government department responsible for managing federal finances, including issuing currency and managing public debt.

Securities

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