The SALT II Treaty Between the Soviet Union and the United

question 91

Multiple Choice

The SALT II Treaty between the Soviet Union and the United States died in the Senate when the Soviets

• A) refused to sign the Helsinki accords.
• B) cracked down on Soviet dissidents.
• C) halted the immigration of Soviet Jews to Israel.
• D) helped Muslim fundamentalists to overthrow the shah of Iran.
• E) invaded Afghanistan.

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Definitions:

Bond Ratings

A system used to assess the credit quality and risk level of bonds, typically assigned by rating agencies.

Sinking Fund Provisions

A requirement for a debtor to set aside funds at regular intervals to repay a bond or loan before its maturity in order to ensure the safety of the investment for creditors.

Bond Issue

The process by which a government or corporation raises funds by issuing bonds to investors, who lend them money in exchange for periodic interest payments and the return of principal at maturity.

Call Provision

A feature of a bond or other fixed-income security that allows the issuer to repurchase and retire the debt before its maturity date.