In opposition to the recommendations of the Virginia delegates during the Constitutional Convention, the New Jersey Plan advocated a single-chamber legislature with

a. equal representation among the states regardless of population.
b. slaves counting as three-fifths of a whole person.
c. the Supreme Court determining the number of representatives from each state.
d. no executive branch.
e. lifelong appointments for representatives.

ANS: A

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What is the effect of China’s alleged currency manipulation that keeps the value of its currency artificially low compared to the U.S. dollar?

a. It makes Chinese exports to the U.S. less expensive. b. It makes U.S. exports to China less expensive. c. It creates a nontariff barrier to U.S. exports to China. d. It limits U.S. investment in China.

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