Economic Systems Answers

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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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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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How does the government of a republic typically shape its economy?

A
The government allows citizens to own private businesses.
B
The government blocks the ownership of personal property.
C
The government owns all homes and other forms of housing.
D
The government controls factories and other forms of production.
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Which statement best describes a pure market economy?

A
Producer 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.
5

The most common economic system in the world is a

A
closed economy.
B
command economy.
C
mixed market economy.
D
traditional economy.
6

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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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 prohibited in a command economy? Select two answers.the control of prices and income levelsthe rationing of manufactured goodsthe personal ownership of propertythe influence of consumer demandthe intervention of the government

A
the control of prices and income levels
B
the rationing of manufactured goods
C
the personal ownership of property
D
the influence of consumer demand
E
the intervention of the government
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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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Which nation has a communist command economy?

A
Norway
B
North Korea
C
South Korea
D
the United States

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