Why did the Founders give Congress the power to coin money and regulate its value, and prohibit individual states from issuing their own paper money?
a. to keep inflation low
b. to raise the unemployment rate
c. to drive up the price of American exports
d. to make it more difficult for the federal government to borrow money
Answer: a
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a. military veterans b. college students c. upper-class workers d. social welfare recipients
If the leadership in either chamber of Congress believes that an acceptable compromise with the other chamber is impossible, then:
A) it can block legislation simply by refusing to appoint members to a conference committee. B) it can directly send a bill to the White house to be signed into law. C) it can block legislation only in the case of bills associated with the federal budget resolution. D) it can approach relevant interest groups and administrative agencies for their views. E) the president can interfere and make a decision on behalf of both the chambers.
Most of the wealthiest nations are located
A) east of the international date line. B) in Africa. C) north of the equator. D) south of the equator. E) west of the international date line.
What are the major drawbacks of vertical enforcement strategies?
What will be an ideal response?