Why did the International Monetary Fund lose its ability to regulate currency values in the 1970s?

What will be an ideal response?


The United States stopped fixing the value of the dollar to the price of gold, allowing currencies to float in value in the marketplace of supply and demand.

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At the time the Constitution was written, America was ______________

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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The _________ was America's first written constitution, which was adopted in 1639.

A. Pennsylvania Charter of Privileges B. Articles of Confederation C. Fundamental Orders of Connecticut D. New Jersey Plan

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Outline the important provisions of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following countries most closely meets the guidelines of a majoritarian democracy?

A. New Zealand (prior to 1996) B. Netherlands C. Belgium D. Japan

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