11.

The opposite of expansion is called ____________.


trough


recession


contraction


peak

12.

Interest is paid on a certificate of deposit (CD) when it is opened.


True


False


13.

____________ is a health insurance program for U.S. citizens who are 65 and older.


Medicaid


Medicare


Term insurance


Social insurance


14.

Business organizations, known as brokerage houses, buy and sell stocks for their customers. Each brokerage house is a member of the ______________.


charter


Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)


Federal Deposit Insurance Company (FDIC)


stock exchange


15.

Unemployment compensation lasts for however long a person is without work.


True


False