What is the Washington Consensus, and what reforms does it include?

What will be an ideal response?


The Washington Consensus is the set of economic policy reforms imposed by the International Monetary Fund and other Washington, DC, based financial institutions on potential borrowers. These reforms may include liberalizing trade and financial markets, privatizing state enterprises, deregulation of markets, and reducing government spending.

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The Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution

a. gives the right to confront witnesses. b. established the police powers of the states. c. established the "due process of law" doctrine. d. provides the right to bail.

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The 2010 elections, where the GOP picked up congressional seats, was which type of election?

a. presidential b. representative c. primary d. midterm

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Briefly explain the powers of the national government

What will be an ideal response?

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