1. The six stages of interactions between political actors that lead to the emergence and resolution of public policy issues is calledthe fiscal-policy process.the monetary-policy process.the budgetary process.the public-policy process.the governmental process.2. Which of the following is a true statement regarding the Cold War?It never became an actual shooting war between the United States and the Soviet Union.It was an extension of containment policy.It included U.S. support for governments being threatened by communism.The global power structure was bipolar.All of the answers are correct.3. The broad goals of the United States in the global economy includemaintaining access to world energy and other vital resources.Sustaining an open system of trade that will promote domestic prosperity.Keeping the widening gap between the rich and poor countries from destabilizing the global economy.All of the answers are correct.None of the answers are correct4. The primary reason that the existence of Social Security greatly lessens the demand for other forms of social welfare is thatSocial Security is so popular that many people believe other welfare programs are neither necessary nor desirable.the anticipation of Social Security benefits upon retirement leads many people who need public assistance to believe there is a better life ahead if they will only wait for it.Social Security checks keep millions of elderly Americans with no other substantial source of income out of poverty. the incentive of Social Security benefits upon retirement encourages individuals to work during their productive years which reduces the need for other forms of social welfare such as unemployment benefits.None of the answers are correct.
