a policy in which almost everybody benefits and almost everybody pays

a policy in which one small group benefits and another small group pays

A policy in which almost everybody benefits and a small group pays the cost

a policy in which one small group benefits and almost everybody pays

few people benefit

most people benefit

few people bare the brunt of the cost

most people bare the brunt of the cost

direct payments of money by the government to poor, disabled, or retired people

social programs financed in whole or in part by taxation or other mandatory contributions by their present or future recipients

a social program that assists people based on demonstrated need rather than contributions they have made

Government benefits that certain qualified individuals are entitled to by law, regardless of need.

benefit given by the government to groups or individuals, usually in the form of a cash payment or a tax reduction. This is typically given to remove some type of burden, and it is often considered to be in the overall interest of the public.

law that established national standards for states, strict auto emissions guidelines, and regulations, which set air pollution standards for private industry

guaranteed retirement payments for enrolled workers beginning at age 65; set up federal-state system of unemployment insurance and care for dependent mothers and children, the handicapped, and public health

Passed by Congress in 1991, this act banned discrimination against the disabled in employment and mandated easy access to all public and commerical buildings.

Among its provisions, the Act increased the ability of law enforcement agencies to search telephone, e-mail communications, medical, financial and other records; eased restrictions on foreign intelligence gathering within the United States.

Gives all citizens the right to inspect all records of federal agencies except those containing military, intelligence, or trade secrets; increases accountability of bureaucracy