In recent years, China has maintained a low currency value, relative to other states, in order to __________
A) promote exports and boost export-related industries
B) force an increase in domestic consumption
C) improve trade relations with Western states
D) improve trade relations with Southeast Asian states
Answer: A
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a. original b. constitutional c. mandatory d. appellate
Refer again to the maps in Figure 13.15 showing electoral votes for the 2008 and 2012 elections
What advice would you give to a Republican candidate seeking the presidency in 2016? What states do you think he or she should concentrate on during the primaries? What states could he or she spend less time and money in? What will be an ideal response?
During the Brazilian Empire, the emperor acted as a moderating power (poder moderador). This meant that he
a. mediated conflicts among the branches of government and the oligarchy. b. mediated conflicts among the branches of government and royal agents. c. mediated conflicts among the oligarchy and peasants. d. mediated conflicts among regional strongmen. e. was granted total control of the country's foreign policy.
What is a natural resource in California that has become the subject of continual political debate over its use?
a. California’s agriculture b. California’s timber c. California’s water d. California’s landscape