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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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What are the pros of a mixed market economy for most citizens? Select three answers.

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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The most common economic system in the world is a

A
closed economy.
B
command economy.
C
mixed market economy.
D
traditional economy.
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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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Which nation has a communist command economy?

A
Norway
B
North Korea
C
South Korea
D
the United States
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A command economy tends to exist under a

A
democratic government that provides little regulation.
B
socialist government that provides some regulation.
C
representative government that provides no regulation.
D
communist government that provides a lot of regulation.
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A mixed market economy tends to exist under a

A
communist government that provides little regulation.
B
democratic government that provides some regulation.
C
representative government that provides no regulation.
D
socialist government that provides a lot of regulation.
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What is prohibited in a command economy? Select two answers.

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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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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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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