Which of the following is an advantage of a representative government?

legislators are elected by the people

Which of these is most commonly a role of the government in the U.S. economy

making laws to ensure the safety of workers

Which of these do federal systems of government have in common?

national and state governments divide political authority

A traditional economy is an economic system ___.

based on long-standing customs and value

Which of these is an advantage of an authoritarian form of Government

decision making is quicker cause fewer people are involved

Which of these is most likely true about nations with a market economy?

businesses that are inefficient risk going out o business

Which of these is important to a successful democracy?

producing policies that addres a variety of citizens concern

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Unit: 1 Political & Economic Structures

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1
which form of government do sovereign states have more power than the central government
authoritarian
unitary system
Confederate
federal system
2
Which of the following is an advantage of a representative government?
citizens are able to vote on all issues
political parties have the same platforms
legislators are elected by the people
government agencies make decisions quickly
3
Which of these is most commonly a role of the government in the U.S. economy
making laws to ensure the safety of workers
determining where citizens may work
setting prices for goods and services
requiring the production of certain goods
4
Which of these do federal systems of government have in common?
taxes are paid to the states instead of national government
national and state governments divide political authority
laws for the state are made by national government
foreign policy is determined by the states not national gov
5
A traditional economy is an economic system ___.
based on long-standing customs and value
determined by individuals competing for profits
controlled completely by government leaders
composed of elements of capitalism and socialism
6
Which of these is an advantage of an authoritarian form of Government
decisions are based on majority rule with minority rights
a free press helps citizens make informed decisions
decision making is quicker cause fewer people are involved
participation by citizens is guaranteed by open elections
7
Which of these is most associated with an authoritarian government?
elections are conducted fairly
freedom of expression is valued
the legislative process is slow
leaders have absolute power
8
Which of these is most likely true about nations with a market economy?
workers are restricted by the government from changing jobs
consumers have little choice in the goods they may buy
businesses that are inefficient risk going out o business
most farms are owned and operated by the government
9
Which of these is important to a successful democracy?
not letting presidents meet with leader of hostile countries
discouraging the criticism of elected government officials
producing policies that addres a variety of citizens concern
ensuring only the most capable citizens receive an education
10
In the U S, the central government and state governments share power. Which is a example?
confederate system
direct democracy
absolute monarchy
federal system

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