stud
bud
Sign up
Log in
Home
Library
Explore
SAT
More
Unit 5 & 6 Political and Economic Systems Flashcards | StudBud
Explore
/
Unit 5 & 6 Political and Economic Systems
Unit 5 & 6 Political and Economic Systems
27 terms
·
StudBud Administration
·
145 plays
Imported from external platform
Flashcards
27 cards
F
Practice quiz
P
Host live
L
Questions
27
Answers
1
Which of the following BEST describes the Libyan government under Gaddafi's rule?
Monarchy
Democracy
Dictatorship
Oligarchy
2
When a government is unlimited, which of the following is likely to be present?
better economy
violation of human rights
weak police and security forces
diversity
3
All of the following countries have limited governments EXCEPT —
China
Canada
United States
England
4
In a republic, the people elect representatives who make laws for them. This is an example of-
Power being taken form the people
Rule by many
Rule by few
Rule by one
5
Based on the excerpt, which factor of production is the source of the conflict between Egypt and Ethiopia?
natural resources
capital
entrepreneurs
labor
6
Turkey has a parliamentary democracy. However, it is clear from this example that-
They have no free speech
They value free speech in Turkey
The United States has the same values for rights as Turkey has.
Rights to free speech are important to the government of Turkey
7
Which of the following BEST explains how scarcity can affect international trade?
Competition to obtain the scarce item will decrease.
Countries that produce scarce items will be boycotted.
Prices of scarce items will increase with the growing demand for the item.
Supply of the scarce item will exceed demand for the item.
8
Why do some of the countries in the Caribbean Islands depend on imports to FEED their growing populations?
Their agricultural equipment is outdated.
The amount of useful land for farming is very limited.
They are major producers of minerals for export.
They employ most of their people in manufacturing.
9
Placing limits on a government is important because it allows for greater-
personal freedoms
crime reduction
economic restrictions
military strength
10
Compare the role of government in the different economic systems. Which phrase accurately completes the chart?
makes the business plans
supports and regulates the economy
establishes limited regulations
controls society and the economy
11
Unlike unlimited governments, Canada and the U.S are alike in which of the following ways?
They both have a representative government.
They both enforce laws randomly.
They both have a government-run press.
They both are ruled by one authority
12
Based on the excerpt, how does the availability of English-speaking workers influence the economy of India?
it creates job growth due to outsourcing.
it causes difficulty for workers seeking jobs with local businesses
it boosts productivity in locally-owned factories
it discourages entrepreneurs from starting businesses
13
How did the scarcity of capital affect the economic interdependence among countries?
A financial crisis spread around the world.
Employment increased due to job growth.
European countries manufactured more goods
The European Union offered loans to the countries in need.
14
Which of the following statements describe how the grass and fertile soil of the pampas influence Brazil's economy?
They suffer as a buffer zone that protects the Amazon rain forest.
They are attractive locations for outdoor sprots.
They provide habitats for animal conservation efforts.
They create a productive ranching and farming area.
15
One reason for limiting the power of government is to prevent-
opinions
tyranny
prisons
opposition
16
In which economic system can individuals and groups choose how to distribute goods and services?
socialism
command economy
communism
free enterprise/market
17
Which of the following describes North Korea's economy?
It is a socialist economy in which the government limits regulations
It is a command economy in which individuals can make decisions.
It is a free enterprise economy in which government makes business plans.
It is a communist economy in which the military gets most of the resources
18
Which of the following statement describes the effect of this relative scarcity?
China must reduce the number of people employed in the mining industry.
China must import oil and natural gas from other countries.
China exports coal to more countries in Western Europe and North America.
China must focus on tourism to generate more income for its people.
19
How might Japanese leaders solve the labor problem described in the excerpt?
allow labor unions to organize workers
require companies to pay workers lower wages
require businesses to improve training programs
allow more foreign workers into the country
20
Before becoming an empire, the Romans established a republic. Which of the following is the BEST description of this?
A hereditary monarchy
Rule by a leader who is believed to be divinely selected
A form of government by one
A form of representative government
21
North Korea most likely has which of the types of government?
Theocratic
Authoritarian
Constitutional
Republican
22
Which of the following is an example of an unlimited government?
India
Great Britain
Cuba
Canada
23
When I read about human rights violations in the news, I assume that the country is one with -
a monarchy
an unlimited government
a limited government
a parliament
24
I work for an airline. I work for this type of industry --
Retail industry
Manufacturing industry
Agricultural industry
Service industry
25
Which of the following is true of human rights abuses in Sudan, Africa?
Some events that harm Christians, the government has always protected them
Religion protects people from harm in Sudan
Christians have been atarget of the government and other extremist groups
Sudan has a good record of protecting Christians from extreme groups
26
In which type of economic system does society, through the government, decide what to produce?
command economy
socialism
communism
free enterprise/market
27
What do the governments of Cuba and China have in common?
They both have open and free elections
They have religious leaders who are head of state
They are ruled by a king and have a constitution
They are ruled by only one political party
