External Debt Is That Portion of the National Debt

question 82

Multiple Choice

External debt is that portion of the national debt

• A)owed to investors outside the United States (foreign investors).
• B)owed to the Federal Reserve system.
• C)that the U.S.does not intend to repay.
• D)owed to U.S.citizens and corporations.

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Definitions:

Equities

Financial assets representing ownership in a corporation, such as stocks, or a means to assess fairness or justice within the context of legal proceedings.

Compensatory Damages

Monetary awards given to a plaintiff to compensate for losses or injuries suffered as a result of the defendant's actions.

Plaintiff

The party who initiates a lawsuit in court seeking legal remedy from the defendant.

Contract

An agreement that is enforceable by law and involves two or more parties, making it legally binding.