Question

can you answer these questions

The graph shows how the federal budget grew between 1980 and 2010.

A graph titled U S Government Revenue and Expenditures, 1980 to 2010, shows years on the horizontal axis and trillions of U S dollars on the vertical axis. The graph shows an upward trend in money spent from 0.6 in 1980 to 3.5 in 2010. The graph shows an upward trend in money received from 0.5 in 1980 to 2.3 in 2010.

A conclusion that can be drawn from the graph is

the federal government has to borrow money to meet its expenditures.
the federal government spent more on programs in each of the last 30 years.
the federal government consistently receives enough money to meet its expenditures.
the federal government has almost always spent more than it receives.

The best way for a country to implement foreign policy is

unilaterally.
with military power.
multilaterally.
with hard power.

Which are characteristics of nongovernmental organizations? Select three options.

They are overseen by a nation’s government.
They are required to make a profit on operations.
They are always based in the United States.
They have volunteer workers.
They function in multiple countries.
They focus on humanitarian, environmental, and economic programs.

The primary role of the legislature in the public policy process is to


When was the Department of Homeland Security formed?

after World War II
after the Vietnam War
after the September 11 attacks
after the Covid-19 pandemic began

Answer 1

1) Best conclusion from the graph:
- The federal government has to borrow money to meet its expenditures.
(Expenditures exceed revenues for most of the period, producing deficits that must be financed.)

2) Best way for a country to implement foreign policy:
- Multilaterally.
(Working with other countries increases legitimacy, burden-sharing, and effectiveness.)

3) Characteristics of nongovernmental organizations (choose three):
- They have volunteer workers.
- They function in multiple countries.
- They focus on humanitarian, environmental, and economic programs.

4) Primary role of the legislature in the public policy process:
- To make and pass laws (including authorizing and appropriating funds) that establish public policy, and to provide oversight of the executive branch.

5) When was the Department of Homeland Security formed?
- After the September 11 attacks.