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American Government - Unit 1 Review - Types of Govt and Economic Systems
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Which representative democracy has the executive and legislative branches chosen separately?
parliamentary democracy
monarchy
oligarchy
presidential democracy
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Which of these acts is LEAST LIKELY to take place in an authoritarian (totalitarian) system?
Leaders dictate what will be taught in schools
Political parties compete for control of the government
Govt makes rules about the jobs people may have
Local officials take orders from national officials
3
"Govt by the people" Which type of government does this describe?
monarchy
dictatorship
oligarchy
democracy
4
Which of these describes an authoritarian government?
Government leaders are limited by established laws
The lives of citizens are controlled by the govt
Govt leaders are elected directly by the people
The people grant govt it's power
5
In Mexico the national and state govts share power. Which system of govt is this?
federal
unitary
monarchy
dictatorship
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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
7
"President Hopes New Healthcare Bill Will Provide Insurance for Those That Cannot Afford It"
Providing National Security
Maintaining Social Order
Making Economic Decisons
Providing Public Services
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In which economic system does the govt have the most control over the country's economy?
mixed
traditional
market
command
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What economic concept applies in this situation?
production
opportunity cost
interdependence
consumers
10
Which of these is a characteristic of a market economy?
limited business rights
nationwide pricing rules for goods and services
competition between businesses
government control and ownership of property
11
In the US the central and state govts share power. What system of government is this?
confederate system
federal system
dictatorship
direct democracy
12
What economic concept applies in this situation?
consumers
production
opportunity cost
interdependence
13
Which of these best describes a mixed economy?
Natural resources are owned and controlled by the government
The govts only role is to ensure competition
Govt regulates businesses to protect the public's interest
The government decides who will produce goods and services
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In which economic system does the govt control the answer to all economic questions?
mixed economy
traditional economy
free market economy
command economy
15
Which of these is the opportunity cost of this decision?
a clean environment
tax revenue
jobs for local residents
profits for business owners
16
“Federal Government Helps to Fund Education”
Providing Public Services
Providing National Security
Maintaining Social Order
Making Economic Decisions
17
"Residents Upset After Sales Tax Increased by the State"
Maintaining Social Order
Providing National Security
Making Economic Decisions
Providing Public Services
18
Govt tells factory managers to use more computers when making a product - what economic ?
how to produce
for whom to produce
what to produce
when to produce
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In a market economy, who decides how resources are used and distributed?
a central planning board
consumers and producers
state and national governments
a board of trustees
20
Which of these statements is true about a representative democracy?
Government leaders rule by force
Citizens vote directly on all laws and govt actions
Citizens have unlimited individual rights
The people elect government leaders
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A traditional economy is an economic system
controlled completely by the government
determined solely by individuals competing for profits
based on long standing customs
composed of elements of capitalism and socialism
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The basic economic questions in the United States are mainly answered by
individuals and businesses
state and local governments
the President of the United States
the United States Congress
23
In which type of government are govt leaders most accountable to citizens?
dictatorship
absolute monarchy
representative democracy
oligarchy
24
"United States National Security Administration Working on Stopping Terrorist Attacks"
Providing Public Services
Making Economic Decisions
Maintaining Social Order
Providing National Security
25
Which of these is most associated with an authoritarian government?
Elections for government offices are conducted fairly
Freedom of expression is valued
The legislative process is slow
Government leaders have absolute power
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Which of these could be a disadvantage of living under an authoritarian government?
a lack of national laws
a slow legislative process
a lack of individual freedoms
a weak executive branch
27
Japan (a democracy) has a strong central govt, gives little power to the local govts. System?
federal
unitary
authoritarian
confederate
28
“Baltimore City Announces 24 Hour Curfew Within City Limits”
Making Economic Decisions
Providing National Security
Maintaining Social Order
Providing Public Services
29
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
30
What is the opportunity cost for state govts that spend state money during natural disasters.
Other services offered by the states may have to be cut
Prices for snow removal equipment may increase
Main highways between states may be blocked
State governments may receive additional highway funds
31
Which of these statements about a unitary form of government is correct?
The central govt has no judicial authority over local govts
Local govts have only the powers that central govt gives
Local govts can veto legislation proposed by central govt
The central govt is created by the local govts
32
Which of these statements is true about people who pass laws in a representative democracy?
They seize their power by force
They inherit their power
They are elected by the citizens
They are appointed by government leaders
33
Whichofthese is most often a feature of countries with traditional economies?
the economyis dependent on continued technological advances
government ensures wealth is evenly distributed for citizens
theeconomy is controlled by a strong central authority
thegovt values usual occupational roles over economic growth
34
Which economic principle is best demonstrated by this decision?
opportunity cost
supply and demand
economic freedom
price controls
35
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
state govts may choose to ignore national laws
Powers of govt are divided between national and state govts
36
Which representative democracy has the legislative branch choosing the executive branch?
parliamentary democracy
monarchy
presidential democracy
oligarchy
37
Which of these is a characteristic of a dictatorship?
Courts may override decisions made by govt leaders
Government leaders rule with absolute authority.
Individual freedoms and rights are protected by Constitution
System of checks and balances distributes govt power
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Which of these would NOT take place in an authoritarian system of government.
Political parties compete for control of the govt
Local political officials take orders from nat'l officials
Govt leaders decide what jobs people may have
Govt leaders dictate what will be taught in schools
