Realignment Refers to a ______

question 77

Multiple Choice

Realignment refers to a ______.

• A) substantial and long-term shift in party allegiance by individuals and groups, usually resulting in a change in policy direction
• B) period of time when party activists become less ideological
• C) trend among voters to identify themselves as third-party members rather than as members of a major party
• D) period of time when party members become more loyal to their political party
• E) trend among voters to identify themselves as independents rather than as members of a major party

Recognize the impact of financial regulations on the banking sector and financial crises.

Understand the role and implications of TARP during the financial crisis.

Analyze the reasons behind the housing crisis and the role of mortgage market changes.

Explain the functions and importance of legal reserve requirements in monetary policy.

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Definitions:

Journalize

The act of documenting monetary transactions within a journal during a stage in the accounting cycle.

Dividends

Payments made by a corporation to its shareholders, often as a distribution of profits.

Journal Entry

A record in accounting that notes the debit and credit transactions affecting a company's financial statements.

Stockholders

Individuals or entities that own shares in a corporation, giving them certain rights and responsibilities.