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directions: study the pictograph, read each question, and choose the best answer.u.s. outstanding national debt, 1980-2020$100 billion$1 trillionoutstanding national debt (rounded)source: u.s. department of the treasury, bureau of the fiscal service6. which of the following actions would guarantee a reduction in the rising u.s. national debt as shown in the graph?a. the continuation of many government programsb. the approval of a federal budget that produces a surplus dedicated to paying money owed to other nationsc. an increase in tax benefits given to large corporationsd. the passage of new economic stimulus legislation7. which of the following statements can you determine to be true based on the pictograph?a. the u.s. national debt had exceeded $1 trillion by 1980.b. the u.s. national debt decreased between the years 1980 and 1985.c. the national debt level has continued to rise since 1980.d. the u.s. national debt expanded more between 1995 and 2000 than it did between 2000 and 2005.directions: study the information, read the question, and choose the best answer.the telework enhancement act of 2010 was signed into law on december 9, 2010. the passage and signing of this legislation was a significant milestone in the history of federal telework telecommuting. the act is a key factor in the federal governments ability to achieve greater flexibility in managing its workforce through the use of telework. well-established and implemented telework programs provide agencies a valuable tool to meet mission objectives while helping employees enhance work/life effectiveness.federal agencies, including managers and supervisors, can benefit from telework because it:• helps with recruiting and retaining the best possible workforce;• ensures continuity of operations and maintains operations during emergency events—telework is a key component in ensuring the performance of essential government functions during national or local emergencies such as natural disasters or national security incidents, or other situations that may disrupt normal operations;• helps to reduce traffic congestion, emissions from vehicles ... thereby improving the environment• promotes management effectiveness by targeting reductions in management costs related to employee turnover and absenteeism and reduces real estate costs, transit costs and environmental impact; and• enhances work/life effectiveness and balance—telework allows employees to better manage their work and family obligations thereby retaining a more resilient, results oriented federal workforce ...from the telework.gov guide to telework in the federal government8. which can be expected based on the description of benefits to managers and supervisors?a. large turnover in the workforceb. higher overhead costs for the governmentc. the need for higher level security clearancesd. increased productivity from teleworkunit 4 review | economics

Explanation:

For Question 6:

• Option A: Continuing government programs would likely increase spending, raising debt.
• Option B: A surplus used to pay foreign debt directly reduces total national debt.
• Option C: Tax cuts reduce government revenue, increasing debt.
• Option D: Stimulus legislation increases government spending, raising debt.

For Question 7:

• Option A: 1980 has 9 icons = $900 billion, below $1 trillion.
• Option B: 1985 has 2 icons, less than 1980's 9, but this is a one-year dip; the overall trend is rise, but this option is incomplete in the image, and C is the clear overall trend.
• Option C: Every year after 1980 has more or equal icons than prior, showing continuous rise.
• Option D: 1995-2000 adds ~3 icons, 2000-2005 adds ~6 icons, so 2000-2005 had more growth.

For Question 8:

• Option A: Telework helps retain workers, reducing turnover.
• Option B: Telework cuts real estate costs, lowering overhead.
• Option C: No mention of higher security clearances in the text.
• Option D: Telework creates a resilient, results-oriented workforce, leading to increased productivity.

Answer:

1. B. the approval of a federal budget that produces a surplus dedicated to paying money owed to other nations
2. C. The national debt level has continued to rise since 1980.
3. D. increased productivity from telework