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nmorano1

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In government spending, the increases that cannot be easily limited because of prior commitments to existing programs are considered ________.
 
  A. uncontrollables
  B. earmarks
  C. approved expenses
  D. increments

Question 2

Since budgeting is a zero sum game, accomplishing political objectives necessarily involves all of the following EXCEPT _________.
 
  A. the cultivation of a good base of support for one's requests among the public at large
  B. the development of interest, enthusiasm, and support for one's program among top political figures
  C. having the state's best economists on the governor's economic advisory board
  D. skill in following strategies that exploit one's opportunities to the maximum


Fayaz00962

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Answer to Question 1

ANSWER: A

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER: C



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