Competition and Free Enterprise Answers

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What are aspects of a free-enterprise system? Check all that apply.Private ownership of property is severely restricted.The government has a lot of power and influence.There are few limits on the use of private property.Consumers make all of their economic choices.Producers make all of their economic choices.

A
Private ownership of property is severely restricted.
B
The government has a lot of power and influence.
C
There are few limits on the use of private property.
D
Consumers make all of their economic choices.
E
Producers make all of their economic choices.
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What is one downside for consumers to competition in a free-enterprise system?

C
Consumers must be knowledgeable.
C
Consumers have limited choices.
T
The quality of goods often suffers.
T
The price of goods often decreases.
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Competition happens when two or more businesses

A
complement one another.
B
fight for the same benefit or gain.
C
work together to achieve success.
D
follow regulations from an agency.
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Which is an example of regulation in the automobile industry?

t
the creation of fuel-efficiency standards for cars
t
the installation of satellite radio systems in some cars
t
the usage of multiple-year warranties to cover repairs
t
the production of hybrid models that conserve gasoline
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A frozen foods company changes an ingredient to meet a new government standard. This is an example of

A
following a federal regulation.
B
lowering prices for customers.
C
reducing the risk for consumers.
D
creating a new product.
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advancesupportlimitterminate

A
advance
B
support
C
limit
D
terminate
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In a free-enterprise system, producers decide

A
how much to charge.
B
which services to buy.
C
where to shop for goods.
D
which goods interest them.
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Which situation is the best example of regulation in an economic system?

A
A retail business just opened a new store in a community close to its original location.
B
A small clothing shop slashed it prices to attract customers from a larger department store nearby.
C
A farmers’ market has offered a special deal to customers from a nearby yoga school.
D
A state agency has been created to monitor the production and distribution of sports drinks.
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Innovation allows producers to

c
create goods that draw consumer attention.
f
follow restrictions that the government imposes.
a
avoid competing with similar businesses.
o
offer warranties for all of their products.

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