The type of federal government spending that is decided on every year by Congress and the president is a. entitlement program spending. b. discretionary spending. c. deficit spending. d. surplus spending.

How is the freedom of religion protected by the First Amendment's free exercise clause?

How did the weakening of the soviet union affect other nations in Europe? It strengthened those with Communist dictatorships. It strengthened those with democratic governments. It weakened those with Communist dictatorships. It had no effect on democratic governments.

Why did President Reagan order the CIA to recruit the Contras? He wanted to use the Contras to help free US hostages being held by terrorists. He thought they could help the United States sell arms to countries fighting Communism. He thought they were necessary to oust a Communist-leaning government in Nicaragua. He felt that it would prompt Congress to change its stand on US involvement in Latin America.

Why did President Reagan order the CIA to recruit the Contras?

President Clinton's “Don’t ask, don’t tell” policy was related to requirements for____?

As the leader of Iraq in the 1990s, Saddam Hussein____?

In 1989 Tiananmen Square in Beijing was the site of?

When president carter took office in 1977, the us economy was?

How did the election of $1824$ change the way presidents were selected?

a. Following this election, presidents were directly elected.

b. Jackson's supporters decided to create a device for challenging the Electoral College.

c. The election convinced many that the parties must adopt the king caucus as the primary method for selecting presidents.

d. The selection of the candidate with fewer electoral votes triggered the rise of party control over nominations.

Which officials are appointed by the President? What role does the Senate play in the appointment process?

What is a pro forma income statement?

a. What are the roles of the vice president as defined by the Constitution? b. Why do you think presidents, in recent years, have given vice presidents more responsibilities?

In the following situation, determine if the type of spending described is $\bold{mandatory}$ or $\bold{discretionary}$.

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