Fiscal Policy

Fiscal Policy

12th Grade

17 Qs

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Fiscal Policy

Fiscal Policy

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The term ___________ refers to legislation or policies at all levels of governments (federal, state and local) that relate to expenditures and taxation.

fiscal policy

foreign policy

monetary policy

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

By changing the amount of taxes people pay or the amount of spending by the government, fiscal policy influences _____________.

the weather
people's health
the economy
global politics

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Throughout most of the 20th century and into the 21st century, the United States federal government has operated at a _________, where government expenditures have exceeded government revenues.

balanced budget
government surplus
budget surplus
budget deficit

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Each year that the federal government runs a deficit, it adds to the __________.

trade deficit
budget surplus
national debt
inflation rate

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The fiscal policy tools available to the government are changes in government __________ and changes in ___________. 

government spending, taxes
exports, imports
interest rates, inflation
unemployment, GDP

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During a time of inflation (or increasing overall price level), the government may decide to pursue _________________ fiscal policy to curtail economic activity and curb inflation.

expansionary
loose
contractionary
stimulative

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The fiscal policy tools used to combat inflation include lowering government _____________ or increasing ____________.

inflation rate, GDP
unemployment benefits, tariffs
interest rates, borrowing
spending, taxes

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