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What are the pros of a mixed market economy for most citizens? Select three answers.The government provides most basic necessities for citizens.There is a great deal of independence and personal choice.There may be less of a gap between rich and poor people.The government cannot dictate which jobs citizens hold.There may be greater opportunity to become wealthy.The economic system works to promote equality.

A
The government provides most basic necessities for citizens.
B
There is a great deal of independence and personal choice.
C
There may be less of a gap between rich and poor people.
D
The government cannot dictate which jobs citizens hold.
E
There may be greater opportunity to become wealthy.
F
The economic system works to promote equality.
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What is one way a command economy affects the lives of private citizens?

A
Citizens cannot make most economic decisions.
B
Citizens can only work in factories or on farms.
C
Citizens must pay for their own health care.
D
Citizens have limited access to education.
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How does the economy of Cuba differ from the economy of North Korea?

A
In North Korea, the government’s control of the economy has begun to loosen. In Cuba, the government maintains a tight hold over the economy.
B
In Cuba, the government’s control of the economy has begun to loosen. In North Korea, the government maintains a tight hold over the economy.
C
In North Korea, there is economic uncertainty in exchange for individual choice. In Cuba, there is economic security in exchange for government control.
D
In Cuba, there is economic uncertainty in exchange for individual choice. In North Korea, there is economic security in exchange for government control.
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Which statement best describes a mixed market economy?

A
Consumer intervention in economic choices is strictly forbidden.
B
The government determines economic choices and makes most decisions.
C
The decisions made by producers and consumers drive all economic choices.
D
Producers and consumers make some economic choices while the government makes others.
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What restriction would the government impose in a closed economy?

T
The government would prohibit trade with other nations.
T
The government would set the prices for imported goods.
T
The government would preserve traditional customs only.
T
The government would prevent private ownership of property.
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A mixed market economy tends to exist under a

c
communist government that provides little regulation.
d
democratic government that provides some regulation.
r
representative government that provides no regulation.
s
socialist government that provides a lot of regulation.
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The goal of a market economy is to

A
sustain self-sufficiency.
B
preserve traditional customs.
C
create equality within a society.
D
promote free economic choices.
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The goal of a command economy is to

A
sustain self-sufficiency.
B
preserve traditional customs.
C
create equality within a society.
D
promote free economic choices.
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What is one way a market economy affects the lives of private citizens?

A
Citizens can change jobs relatively easily.
B
Citizens cannot choose their own careers.
C
Citizens do not have to pay for their housing.
D
Citizens have little freedom and independence.

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