The U.S. Constitution

question 50

Multiple Choice

The U.S. Constitution:

• A) is unwritten.
• B) was brought over from England in its entirety.
• C) is a written document that specifies the structures and powers of the federal government.
• D) prohibits the states from having their own constitutions.

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Definitions:

Debt Ratio

A financial ratio that measures the proportion of a company's total debt to its total assets, indicating its leverage level.

Times Interest Earned Ratio

A measure of a company's ability to meet its debt obligations, calculated by dividing earnings before interest and taxes by interest expense.

Loaning Money

The act of giving money to another party with the agreement that the money will be repaid, often with interest.

Debt-Equity Ratio

A measure of a company's financial leverage, calculated by dividing its total liabilities by its shareholders' equity.