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The basic economic questions in the United States are mainly answered by
state and local governments
the President of the United States
the United States Congress
individuals and businesses
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"President Hopes New Healthcare Bill Will Provide Insurance for Those That Cannot Afford It"
Making Economic Decisons
Providing National Security
Providing Public Services
Maintaining Social Order
3
Which economic principle is best demonstrated by this decision?
supply and demand
economic freedom
opportunity cost
price controls
4
Which of these could be a disadvantage of living under an authoritarian government?
a lack of national laws
a weak executive branch
a slow legislative process
a lack of individual freedoms
5
Which representative democracy has the legislative branch choosing the executive branch?
monarchy
oligarchy
parliamentary democracy
presidential democracy
6
Govt tells factory managers to use more computers when making a product - what economic ?
for whom to produce
what to produce
how to produce
when to produce
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What is the opportunity cost for state govts that spend state money during natural disasters.
Prices for snow removal equipment may increase
Main highways between states may be blocked
State governments may receive additional highway funds
Other services offered by the states may have to be cut
8
“Baltimore City Announces 24 Hour Curfew Within City Limits”
Maintaining Social Order
Providing National Security
Making Economic Decisions
Providing Public Services
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Which of these statements is true about a representative democracy?
The people elect government leaders
Citizens have unlimited individual rights
Citizens vote directly on all laws and govt actions
Government leaders rule by force
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Which of these would NOT take place in an authoritarian system of government.
Govt leaders decide what jobs people may have
Govt leaders dictate what will be taught in schools
Political parties compete for control of the govt
Local political officials take orders from nat'l officials
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Which of these best describes a mixed economy?
Govt regulates businesses to protect the public's interest
The government decides who will produce goods and services
The govts only role is to ensure competition
Natural resources are owned and controlled by the government
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Whichofthese is most often a feature of countries with traditional economies?
government ensures wealth is evenly distributed for citizens
theeconomy is controlled by a strong central authority
thegovt values usual occupational roles over economic growth
the economyis dependent on continued technological advances
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What economic concept applies in this situation?
production
opportunity cost
interdependence
consumers
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Which representative democracy has the executive and legislative branches chosen separately?
monarchy
oligarchy
presidential democracy
parliamentary democracy
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Which of these MOST LIKELY describes an opportunity cost of this policy?
free construction materials donated by a local company
the purchasing of new textbooks
installation of electrical fixtures by the PTA
the services of volunteer architects to create blueprints
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"Govt by the people" Which type of government does this describe?
oligarchy
democracy
dictatorship
monarchy
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"Residents Upset After Sales Tax Increased by the State"
Maintaining Social Order
Providing Public Services
Providing National Security
Making Economic Decisions
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Which of these describes an authoritarian government?
Government leaders are limited by established laws
The lives of citizens are controlled by the govt
The people grant govt it's power
Govt leaders are elected directly by the people
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“Federal Government Helps to Fund Education”
Maintaining Social Order
Making Economic Decisions
Providing National Security
Providing Public Services
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Which of these is a characteristic of the US system of government?
Executive Branch of govt can dissolve the judicial branch
executive and legislative powers of govt are in one branch
Powers of govt are divided between national and state govts
state govts may choose to ignore national laws
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In the US the central and state govts share power. What system of government is this?
federal system
confederate system
dictatorship
direct democracy
22
In a market economy, who decides how resources are used and distributed?
a board of trustees
consumers and producers
state and national governments
a central planning board
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Which of these statements is true about people who pass laws in a representative democracy?
They are appointed by government leaders
They seize their power by force
They are elected by the citizens
They inherit their power
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Which of these is a characteristic of a dictatorship?
Government leaders rule with absolute authority.
Courts may override decisions made by govt leaders
Individual freedoms and rights are protected by Constitution
System of checks and balances distributes govt power
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Which of these is most associated with an authoritarian government?
The legislative process is slow
Freedom of expression is valued
Government leaders have absolute power
Elections for government offices are conducted fairly
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"United States National Security Administration Working on Stopping Terrorist Attacks"
Making Economic Decisions
Providing National Security
Maintaining Social Order
Providing Public Services
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Which of these is a characteristic of a market economy?
government control and ownership of property
nationwide pricing rules for goods and services
limited business rights
competition between businesses
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What economic concept applies in this situation?
consumers
opportunity cost
interdependence
production
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In which economic system does the govt have the most control over the country's economy?
traditional
command
market
mixed
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Which of these is the opportunity cost of this decision?
jobs for local residents
tax revenue
a clean environment
profits for business owners
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Which of these statements about a unitary form of government is correct?
The central govt has no judicial authority over local govts
Local govts can veto legislation proposed by central govt
Local govts have only the powers that central govt gives
The central govt is created by the local govts
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In Mexico the national and state govts share power. Which system of govt is this?
monarchy
dictatorship
unitary
federal
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In which type of government are govt leaders most accountable to citizens?
dictatorship
oligarchy
absolute monarchy
representative democracy
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Which of these acts is LEAST LIKELY to take place in an authoritarian (totalitarian) system?
Political parties compete for control of the government
Govt makes rules about the jobs people may have
Leaders dictate what will be taught in schools
Local officials take orders from national officials
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Which would be an opportunity cost to a govt offering a tax break to certain businesses?
a decrease in the quality of goods and services
an increase in industrial productivity
money collected in the form of taxes from businesses
an increase in industrial innovation
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In which economic system does the govt control the answer to all economic questions?
traditional economy
free market economy
command economy
mixed economy
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Japan (a democracy) has a strong central govt, gives little power to the local govts. System?
authoritarian
federal
unitary
confederate
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A traditional economy is an economic system
determined solely by individuals competing for profits
composed of elements of capitalism and socialism
controlled completely by the government
based on long standing customs
