The National Debt Is the Total Amount the ________ Government

question 11

Multiple Choice

The national debt is the total amount the ________ government has ________ to make expenditures that exceed tax revenue.

• A) state and local; borrowed
• B) federal; taxed U.S. citizens
• C) state and local; taxed U.S. citizens
• D) federal; borrowed
• E) federal; loaned

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Definitions:

Unobtrusive

Characterized by not attracting attention; inconspicuous or not aggressive in nature.

Subjective

Based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions, rather than external facts or evidence.

Agenda-Setting Theory

A communication theory that suggests the media has the power to influence the public's perception of what topics are important.

First-Level Agenda Setting

A theory suggesting that media doesn't tell people what to think, but is effective in telling them what to think about by influencing the salience of issues.