Which of the Following Would Most Likely Reduce the Number

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would most likely reduce the number of bank failures?

• A)​an increase in the number of small banks
• B)​tighter restrictions on interstate banking
• C)​creating a system of deposit insurance
• D)​encouraging banks to make more risky loans

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Definitions:

Civil Religion Theory

A concept that suggests the existence of a non-sectarian quasi-religious faith in the United States with sacred symbols drawn from national history, creating a cohesive social bond among Americans.

Desecularization Thesis

The theory that opposes the secularization thesis, proposing that instead of becoming less religious, the world is experiencing a resurgence of religious beliefs and practices.

Secularization Thesis

The theory that as societies progress, particularly through modernization and rationalization, religious authority diminishes in all aspects of social life and governance.

Memorizing Bible Verses

The practice of committing specific passages from the Bible to memory, often for religious or educational purposes.