To Address the Budget Shortfall in the 2012-2013 Budget, the Most

question 9

Multiple Choice

To address the budget shortfall in the 2012-2013 budget, the most common tactic used by the legislature was

• A) raising tax rates.
• B) borrowing from the federal government.
• C) spending cuts.
• D) a newly implemented income tax.
• E) a brand-new source of revenue derived from underground fracking.

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Definitions:

Neutralizing

The process of making something ineffective or harmless by applying an opposite force or effect.

Antacids

Medications that neutralize stomach acid to relieve heartburn, indigestion, and stomach discomfort.

Acidotic

A condition characterized by an excess of acid in the body fluids or an excessive loss of bicarbonate, often reflected in decreased blood pH.

Blood pH

A measure of the acidity or alkalinity of the blood, vital for maintaining homeostasis, with a normal range typically between 7.35 and 7.45.