Congress Can Exercise Influence Over Foreign Policy Through Its Power

question 54

Multiple Choice

Congress can exercise influence over foreign policy through its power to __________.

• A)command the armed forces
• B)ratify treaties
• C)recognize the sovereignty of foreign countries
• D)receive diplomats

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Definitions:

Government Securities

Financial instruments issued by the government to finance its expenditures, offering a return in the form of interest payments to investors.

Bank Reserves

Bank reserves are the amount of cash that banks must hold either in their vaults or on deposit with a central bank, used to back deposits and ensure liquidity.

Money Supply

The sum of all financial assets that are readily available in an economy at a given moment, including cash on hand, deposits in banks, and other easily convertible assets.

Recession 1981-1982

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