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In a free enterprise system, governments address public problems through policy to ensure that

A
citizens' needs are met and protected.
B
the nation's level of productivity remains steady.
C
workers earn more than workers in other countries.
D
economic operations of businesses are controlled.
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What are economic challenges that governments must face? Choose three correct answers.

A
unemployment
B
inflation
C
threats of war
D
low production
E
low voter turnout
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Economic interdependence means that economic policies must balance the needs of

A
both wealthy and poor individuals.
B
governments, individuals, and businesses.
C
all governments in the world.
D
small businesses and large corporations.
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Country Q has experienced a rapid increase in its unemployment rate and a sharp decline in its GDP. What might policymakers do in the face of these economic indicators?

A
try to trade with other nations to increase production and create new jobs
B
implement controls on wages, forcing employers to pay higher wages
C
encourage a decrease in purchasing until employment figures increase
D
increase taxes so the government has more money to spend
5

Which of these policies would a government take when it comes to employment?

A
working toward making unemployment is as low as possible
B
seeing that at least a quarter the workforce has a job
C
making sure that only skilled workers get jobs
D
paying government employee when they choose to not work
6

A government's monetary policy is its plan to control

A
prices.
B
workers' wages.
C
the money supply.
D
taxation and spending.
7

Rules ensuring that businesses offer safe products to consumers are part of a nation's

A
monetary policy.
B
trade policy.
C
regulatory policy.
D
fiscal policy.
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When an economy suffers from low production, a country cannot

A
enjoy a steady rate of economic growth.
B
provide adequate funding for public safety.
C
change the tax rate.
D
worry about unemployment.

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