Which of these statements best describes the influence of interest rate reductions by the Federal Reserve?
A. The can lead to higher unemployment in years of budget deficits
B. They can spur economic growth by increasing the available money supply
C. They always lead to lower rates of marginal taxes
D. They can spur economic growth by increasing the cost of money for business.
Answer: B. They can spur economic growth by increasing the available money supply
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a. sentimental value will be a priority over rebuilding in safer areas. b. historic value will be disregarded in favor of profits. c. insurance companies will take advantage of generous government payouts. d. federal flood insurance and other federal insurance programs will go bankrupt in the face of another large crisis. e. social biases will prevent fairness in the distribution of funding.
What role does political party play in presidents' selection of judicial nominees?
a. It is the most important factor. b. It is one of many factors, including ideology, race, and gender. c. Presidents are careful to exclude political party as a factor in the selection process. d. It is the least important factor.
The right to a grand jury indictment is guaranteed in which document?
A) The Texas Constitution B) The U. S. Constitution C) Both the U. S. Constitution and the Texas Constitution D) Texas penal code only
A republic is a government
A) resting on the consent of the governed through their representatives. B) divided by two opposing cultures but ruled by one ruler. C) based on majority law. D) ruled by a monarch. E) ruled by two political parties.