Social Studies

Marisol Key

24 February, 00:54

1. Which is not a step in creating a federal budget?

a. The office of Management and Budget (OMB) prepares a budget proposal.

b. Citizens vote on budget priorities.

c. Congress passes specific spending bills.

d. The president signs spending bills into law.

2. Why do governments provide public goods?

a. Public goods are necessary to achieve equity and growth.

b. Voters demand a wide variety of services from the government.

c. The free market is incapable of providing these essential goods.

d. Politicians can win support from constituents by providing public goods.

3. Which describes the U. S. Postal Service?

a. government agency

b. government corporation

c. government contractor

d. unconnected to government