Question

6. Foreign aid is an economic ________; sanctions are an economic ________.

A. liability; asset      B. carrot; stick     C. asset; liability      D. policy; regulation

7. The first time that Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty had to be invoked was in response to:

A. Japan’s 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor. B. a 1964 North Vietnamese attack on a U.S. naval vessel in the Gulf of Tonkin. C. Saddam Hussein’s 1990 invasion of Kuwait. D. the September 11, 2001, attack on the United States.

8. Which of the following played an important role in caring for the poor during the nineteenth century? A. the military B. churches and religious organizations C. the federal government D. the United Nations

9. Social Security is a good example of A. outdoor relief. B. a contributory program. C. indoor relief. D. a noncontributory program.

10. The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefits provided by state governments ________ the federal poverty line.

A. are the same in every state and are slightly above B. vary widely across states but are required to be slightly above C. vary widely across states but are always below D. are the same in every state and are always below

Answer 1

6. Option B. It is a combination of reward and punishment to induce a desired behavior

7. Option D.

8. Option B.

9. Option B. It is the foundation of the American welfare state, which are funded by taxes and are reconsidered annually for cost-of-living adjustments

10. Option C. TANF provides grant funds to states and territories to provide families with financial assistance and related support services