2. Which of the following statements is TRUE? A. The rate of change in inflation is used to assess whether an economy is
expanding or contracting.
B. Short-term ups and downs in the economy are known as financial downturn cycles.
C. During a recession, output and employment are increasing.
D. Business cycles are not always symmetric – the length of an expansion is not the same as the
length of a contraction

What statement best describes the central conflict in this passage from the diary of anne frank? because the franks are jewish and the van daans are not, the franks and the van daans do not get along. because they are jewish, the franks, the van daans, and mr. dussel are in hiding to avoid being discovered by the nazi party. anne does not discuss anything with her mother because she believes that her mother does not understand her. mr. and mrs. van daan argue because mrs. van daan does not think that mr. van daan has the right to sell her fur coat.

In at least two paragraphs, discuss the differences between the principles of republicanism and democracy. explain whether you think the united states is more of a republic or a democracy. refer to at least one example from the constitution. (10 points)

Lines 9-12 compare the "ashes of youth" to a deathbed twilight fire youth