The Debate Over Raising the Debt Ceiling Was Difficult to Resolve

question 21

Multiple Choice

The debate over raising the debt ceiling was difficult to resolve because:

• A)the agency, Standard & Poor's, lowered its ratings on U.S. federal bonds
• B)it involved compromise on not only government spending but also policy
• C)a bipartisan committee's recommendations failed to receive congressional approval
• D)most Americans were not following the issue, making it difficult for members of Congress to know what position to take
• E)President Barack Obama and Speaker John Boehner dislike one another

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Definitions:

Omitting

Intentionally or unintentionally leaving out or excluding information, actions, or elements, which can have various implications depending on context.

Buffering Strategies

Techniques or approaches used to shield oneself or an organization from potential disturbances, stresses, or negative impacts.

Information Load

The volume of information presented or available, which can impact a person's ability to process and use that information effectively.

Communication Behaviour

Patterns of verbal and nonverbal actions that individuals use in interacting with one another.