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The image shows a portion of the US Constitution.The US Constitution’s democratic ideology is most significant in Westernization because it is

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an export of Western culture.
B
the economic basis of Westernization.
C
the most popular aspect of Western culture.
D
accepted beyond the West, into the Middle East.
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Creating export processing zones, passing tax laws that favor businesses, and encouraging outsourcing __________.

A
are actions NGOs can take to benefit growing economies
B
are typical ways in which the US helps other nations' economies
C
are ways that have helped developing economies to grow
D
have not been successful in fostering economic success
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All of the following jobs could be placed in the quinary economic sector except __________.

A
a firefighter
B
a corporate chief executive officer
C
a worker in a unionized auto factory
D
a school teacher
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What effect do tax incentives have on economic development?

A
Tax incentives have no impact on economic development.
B
Tax incentives only allow the rich to get richer and the poor to get poorer.
C
Tax incentives encourage international trade of human or physical resources.
D
Tax incentives only affect economic development when a nation creates an important technology.
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All of the following are examples of unpaid labor, except __________.

A
cooking for one’s own family
B
cleaning the house of a wealthy family for small wages
C
taking care of one’s children or elderly family members
D
working in the family vegetable garden
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How much of the United States female population works outside of the home?

A
half
B
two-thirds
C
three-quarters
D
one-third
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According to Walt Rostow's modernization model, a country becomes developed when __________.

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it becomes agriculturally self-sufficient
B
it mobilizes capital for business investments, thereby increasing its exports
C
it has a high literacy rate and widespread access to education for people of all social classes
D
it has an economy based on the production of goods and services demanded by the global economy
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Which of the following statements about the economies of the world is false?

A
The US economy is the largest in the world when measured per country.
B
Four of the top five economies, measured in GDP per person, are located in Europe.
C
The bottom five economies, measured in GDP per person, are located in Africa.
D
The US economy is the largest in the world when measured in GDP per person.
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The next best alternative given up when making a choice is called the __________.

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opportunity cost
B
comparative advantage
C
primary objective
D
negative consequence
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What was the foundation on which Western culture was built?

A
African traditions
B
American traditions
C
Greek and Roman traditions
D
Greek and Asian traditions
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Using complete sentences, explain negative consequences associated with limiting women's property rights.

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How do export processing zones help overcome barriers to economic development?

A
They increase costs for developing countries.
B
They only help wealthy nations become wealthier.
C
They help increase job growth in developing nations.
D
They organize doctors to provide healthcare in developed nations.
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Worldwide, households headed by females are less likely to live in poverty. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
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Read the passage below and answer the question that follows. In 2009, the author Pawel Bozyk described Brazil as a newly industrialized country. While its economy has not yet reached that of highly developed countries, Brazil has moved itself into being a significant member of the international economy. What economic model does Brazil fit into, regarding its development path?

A
Gross Domestic Product Improvement
B
Genuine Progress Indicator
C
Rostow’s Modernization Model
D
Wallerstein’s World Systems Theory
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What is the best explanation for how Western culture spread around the world?

A
It spread mainly through imperialism.
B
It spread mainly through trade and technology.
C
It spread through migration in addition to imperialism.
D
It spread through imperialism, migration, trade, and technology.

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