The Financial Crisis in the U

question 66

Multiple Choice

The financial crisis in the U.S. in 2009 was triggered by ____.

• A) the global hike in the price of crude oil
• B) the slowdown in U.S. imports
• C) the problems in the U.S. subprime mortgage lending market
• D) the artificial fixing of currency rate by China

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Definitions:

Statutory Law

Laws that are written and enacted by legislative bodies, distinguishing them from common law or regulations enacted by executive agencies.

Constitutional Law

The body of law that defines the role, powers, and structure of different entities within a state, notably, the executive, the legislature, and the judiciary.

Criminal Law

A body of laws that relates to crime and prescribes conduct perceived as threatening, harmful, or otherwise endangering to the property, health, safety, and moral welfare of people inclusive of one's self.

Securities Trading

The buying and selling of securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds in the financial market.