After the Great Recession Hit in Late 2007,federal and State

question 18

Multiple Choice

After the Great Recession hit in late 2007,federal and state governments cut ____________.

• A) tax breaks for homeowners
• B) subsidies to big business
• C) social programs for the poor
• D) international defense spending

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Definitions:

Social Constructions

Concepts or perceptions of reality based on societal norms and cultural practices that are believed to exist because they are recognized by a society.

Marker Events

Events that are used as criteria for adulthood, including completing formal education, entering the adult workforce, leaving the family home, getting married, and becoming a parent.

Dualistic Decisions

Thinking that categorizes concepts, values, and perspectives into two opposite categories, such as good or bad, right or wrong, frequently observed in early stages of cognitive development.

Adult Rituals

Traditional or customary practices performed by adults, often signifying important life events or milestones.