This chapter discusses many identities and multiple group memberships that people have. If you were to describe the important parts of your identity, what would be on your list? Make a list, and then rank order the mostto- least important aspects of your identity. Which are immediately apparent to others?

1. the responsibilities of the u.s. federal reserve system include overseeing the banking system and regulating the quantity of money in the economy setting the level of real interest rates working with congress to devise a financial plan for the country and execute the president's orders calculating and reporting the unemployment rate 2. to increase the supply of money when the economy is weak, the fed closes banks reduces inflation sells bonds buys bonds 3. the federal funds rate is the short-term interest rate that banks charge their best customers when borrowing banks earn on savings accounts with the fed banks charge each other when borrowing or lending to each other the fed charges banks when borrowing 4. when the fed increases the money supply and consequently lowers interest rates, the value of the dollar will rise by more in the market for foreign exchange, all else equal will fall, all else equal is not impacted by fed policy will rise, all else equal

Which two statements regarding graduated driver licensing are true? select all the correct answers. gdl new drivers gain skills under low-risk conditions. gdl new drivers gain skills under high-risk conditions. gdl laws are the same across states. gdl laws vary across states. gdl does not need parental supervision and coaching.

Which of the following are characteristics of soft money? i. donations from individuals and interest group pacs ii. unregulated by the federal election commission iii. goes directly to a political candidate iv. can be used for advertising or other campaign expenses a. i, ii, iii, and iv b. i and ii only c. i, iii, and iv only d. ii, iii, and iv only\