CH 3 QUIZZES

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What is the overall trend in grants-in-aid as a percentage of gross domestic product (GDP) from 1960 to 2017?

Grants-in-aid as percentage of GDP has remained fairly consistent, although it has risen slightly over time

Federal aid as a percentage of state and local expenditures is the most volatile of all the aid depicted. How would you explain this?

In the 1960s, federal grants were on the rise as the federal government assumed a large role in funding programs in the states. Then, in the 1980s, President Reagan returned responsibility to the states.

Of the following statements, which can be determined by the information presented in the graphic?

The amounts of federal aid and grants fluctuate greatly over time, but the amount of grants-in-aid as a percentage of GDP remains relatively constant.

Lobbying occurs at which of the following levels?

The national, state, and local levels

Which of the following categories does the federal government spend the most on?

healthcare

In 2015 and 2017, what type of election cycle was the country in?

non-presidential, non-congressional

In which of the following years was federal aid as a percentage of the federal budget as its highest?

2003

Which of the following cities had the lowest voter turnout for municipal elections?

New York

Potholes and issues with sidewalks are most often considered a

Local issue

Which of the following states had a voter turnout of over 50 percent in 2016?

missouri

Which of the following statements can be supported by the information presented in this activity?

Federal spending per tax dollar is uneven, and bigger states tend to receive less in federal spending than small states.

Which state of the "big four" (in terms of population) has the highest spending per federal tax dollar?

Florida

Which geographic region has the lowest spending per federal tax dollar?

Northeast

Based on the information presented in this activity, which of the following explanations of voter turnout in local and state elections is best supported?

Voters are more engaged during a presidential election than in other elections.


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