In the first three weeks of 2009, after the price of its main export, oil, plummeted, Russia depreciated its ruble six times. This is an example of the principle of __________.
A. currency devaluation
B. currency easing
C. appreciated currency
D. reduced inflation
Answer: A
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Which of the following statements best expresses the outcome of conflicts between civil liberties in the United States?
a. When individuals or groups attempt to express themselves and the government tries to constrain them, the individuals or groups will usually win. b. Individuals and groups must be prepared to make sacrifices so that government can protect civil liberties. c. Because civil liberties are essential to democracy, the majority's wishes must take the front seat in any debate involving civil liberties. d. Individuals or groups are free to express themselves in any way they wish; the government cannot constrain or otherwise restrict them.
A unanimous-consent agreement specifies __________
a. whether a bill reaches the House floor under a closed rule, restricted rule, or open rule b. whether a bill reaches the Senate floor without a discharge petition c. when a bill will be taken up on the House floor, what amendments will be considered, and when a vote will be taken d. when a bill will be taken up on the Senate floor, what amendments will be considered, and when a vote will be taken
The framers designed the Constitution so that Congress would share power with _________________
a. the bureaucracy b. the vice president c. the president d. Joint Chiefs of Staff
Protectionist trade policies are often associated with which model of political economy?
a. Socialism b. Mercantilism c. Liberalism d. Realism