What Is a 'Gold Standard'? What Kind of Exchange Rate

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What is a 'gold standard'? What kind of exchange rate system is it? What problem does it present during a depression?
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Definitions:

National Convention

A large meeting of party delegates in the United States, held every four years to nominate presidential and vice-presidential candidates and to set the party platform.

Party's Policies

The official stances and proposed actions of a political party on various public issues.

Principles

Fundamental truths, beliefs, or propositions that serve as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior or for a chain of reasoning.

Patronage System

A political arrangement where government jobs are given based on political affiliation and loyalty rather than merit or competence.