32. Which of these answers below best reflects how the federal government manages the economy through fiscal policy? a. taxing and spending
b. buying and selling securities
c. controlling the money supply
d. controlling interest rates

33. If tax revenues decrease, what would be the effect on the state of Maryland?
a. Maryland would reduce tax rates.
b. Retail businesses would lower prices.
c. Maryland would reduce funding for some programs.
d. The federal government would replace lost income from taxes.

“[the city’s engineers excelled in areas] neglected by the greeks, such as the construction of roads and aqueducts, and of sewers that could wash the filth of the city into the tiber. they have built paved roads throughout the country, leveling ridges and filling up hollows, so as to make possible the movements of heavily loaded wagons. . and such is the quantity of water brought in by the aqueducts, that veritable rivers flow through the city and its sewers: almost every house has cisterns, waterpipes, and copious fountains.” —strabo, as quoted in empires ascendant: time frame 400 b.c.–a.d. 200 cisterns are tanks that hold water until it is needed; if a house has a cistern, it is likely to also have a. aqueducts. c. a swimming pool. b. a fish pond. d. sinks and faucets.