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1In a certain country, decisions regarding production and consumption of goods are based upon customs, beliefs, rituals, and habits. Over time, the economic system changes to one in which production decisions are based on competition and consumer choice.
How has the economic system of this country changed?- Afrom a mixed economy to a command economy
- Bfrom a command economy to a mixed economy
- Cfrom a traditional economy to a market econom
- Dfrom a market economy to a traditional economy
2In a certain country, all decisions concerning the production of goods and services are made by the government. However, following a political revolution, a new economic system is set up in which some decisions regarding production of goods and services are made by the government and others are made by individuals and private companies.
How has the economy of this country changed?- Afrom a mixed economy to a market economy
- Bfrom a command economy to a mixed economy
- Cfrom a market economy to a traditional economy
- Dfrom a traditional economy to a command economy
3A government was chosen by the majority party in the legislature. The people revolted and established a new government in which the ruler was chosen by religious elders and used power to enforce religious law.
How did the system of government change?- Afrom a theocracy to an absolute monarchy
- Bfrom a presidential democracy to a dictatorship
- Cfrom a dictatorship to a constitutional monarchy
- Dfrom a parliamentary democracy to a theocracy
4Which characteristic makes a constitutional monarchy different from an absolute monarchy?
- Aan official state religion
- Bthe presence of a noble class
- Ca ruler who inherits power by birth
- Dlaws which limit the power of the ruler
5Enlightenment philosophers such as John Locke and Jean Jacques Rousseau wrote that the relationship between citizens and their government was a social contract.
Which statement describes the impact of the idea of government as a social contract on the French Revolution in 1789?- AThe king granted women the right to vote.
- BFrench citizens claimed their natural rights
- CThe king raised taxes to pay off the public debt.
- DFrench citizens supported the king against the nobles.
6What was one idea that the leaders of the American Revolution shared with Enlightenment thinkers?
- AColonies exist to provide raw materials and markets for mother countries.
- BThe people have the right to overthrow their government if it abuses its powers.
- CGovernments may restrict freedom of speech and of the press during times of crisis.
- DFactories and businesses should be owned by the government rather than by individuals.
7The following is from an article in the newspaper.
"Funding for state parks has been one of our governor’s top priorities over the last four years. When she entered office, state park funding was at $21 million; this year, the parks’ budget will be over $40 million."
Which method enables a citizen to analyze the reliability of this information?- AVisit some state parks
- BListen to all of the governor’s speeches
- CRead a recent book written by the governor.
- DVerify the accuracy of the information presented.
8High school principals in a particular city have joined together in a request to local businesses that they voluntarily restrict the number of hours students work during the school year. The principals believe that students’ schoolwork will improve if students work fewer hours.
What information could help support their claim?- Adata showing that students are not productive on the job
- Bsurveys showing that students prefer their jobs to their schoolwork
- Cstudies of student performance where such restrictions have been in place
- Ddata comparing the effects of athletic participation and non-participation on school achievement
9A town decides to build a new park. The mayor appoints a committee to review possible designs. After two months, the committee issues a report with its recommendations.
Which factor contributes to the credibility of the report?- Athe length of the report
- Bthe cost of the report to the city
- Cthe number of tables and charts included
- Dthe qualifications of the committee members
10The authors of many history books provide bibliographies that indicate the sources for information provided in the text. Why would providing the reader with this information make a book more credible?
- AIt allows the reader to check the reputation of the writer.
- BIt allows the reader to find other books on the same topic
- CIt allows the reader to form his or her own opinions on the topic
- DIt allows the reader to determine the thoroughness of the author’s research.
11In a command economy, the question of what goods to produce is primarily determined by...
- Acultural traditions.
- Bdecisions by individuals.
- Cgovernment plans.
- Dcorporate policies.
12Economic systems answer the question of how goods and services are produced. What is one way a country could change from a command economy to a market economy?
- Aif the government takes control of family-owned farms
- Bif privately owned banks become subject to stricter regulation
- Cif agricultural and factory workers are required to join labor unions
- Dif industries that had been owned by the government become privately owned
13How do absolute monarchs differ from constitutional monarchs in their ability to use power?
- AThe power of absolute monarchs is unlimited.
- BThe power of absolute monarchs is maintained through periodic elections.
- CThe power of absolute monarchs is limited by the fundamental laws of the country.
- DThe power of absolute monarchs depends on continued support from their political party.
14Under what system of government are leaders typically chosen by church officials or religious elders?
- Atheocracy
- Bdictatorship
- Cpresidential democracy
- Dconstitutional monarchy
15What action by the leaders of the French Revolution demonstrates that they were influenced by Enlightenment ideas?
- AThey called for the fall of the absolute monarchy.
- BThey encouraged the conquests of Napoleon
- CThey fought to maintain France’s colonial empire.
- DThey supported the combination of church and state.
16In exploring the relationship between governments and people, Thomas Hobbes argued that governments resulted from a social contract to maintain an orderly society. John Locke, another philosopher of the Enlightenment, inspired American revolutionaries by arguing that a new social contract could be instituted under what circumstance?
- Aif a government failed to compel obedience
- Bif a government violated people’s natural rights
- Cif a government failed to protect people from economic inequality
- Df a government entered into alliances with foreign governments
17Which statement correctly describes the role of the government in a country with a mixed economy?
- AThe government allows economic decisions to be made by the society’s traditions and customs.
- BThe government makes all decisions regarding the production and distribution of goods.
- CThe government makes some production and distribution decisions, but other economic decisions are made by individuals
- DThe government exercises no decision making in economic matters; production and distribution are determined solely by individuals.
18The primary feature of a dictatorship is that
- Apeople are permitted to vote for more than one candidate.
- Bthe executive branch has equal power with the legislative branch.
- Cjudicial courts are replaced by military courts.
- Dleaders make decisions without the consent of the people.
19Many Latin American nations gained their independence early in the 19th century. The relationship between the people and their government changed. Slavery existed under colonial governments, but some of the new nations, such as Haiti, did not permit slavery. The abolition of slavery was based on Enlightenment ideas of
- Aliberty as a natural right of man.
- Bseparation of governmental powers.
- Cpersonal rights as less important than civil order.
- Dthe authority of absolute monarchs
20In determining what to produce, how do market economies typically respond to high consumer demand for a product?
- AThe government regulates the price of the product.
- BPrivate companies increase production of the product.
- CThe government sets production quotas until the demand is met.
- DPrivate companies and the government work together to reduce demand
21According to the information in the diagrams, what is the difference in the relationship between the executive and the legislature in the two types of democracies?
- AIn a presidential democracy, the executive is more accountable to the legislature.
- BIn a presidential democracy, the legislature is more accountable to the executive.
- CIn a presidential democracy, the executive and the legislature are directly accountable to the citizens.
- DIn a presidential democracy, the executive and the legislature are less accountable to the citizens.
22A government in which the leader typically uses the threat of force to maintain control of the government is known as a
- Adictatorship.
- Bpresidential democracy.
- Cconstitutional monarchy.
- Dparliamentary democracy.
23Enlightenment philosophers such as John Locke and Jean-Jacques Rousseau challenged the idea of the divine right of kings. They wrote about a government’s obligations to uphold people’s rights and how the government should be based on the consent of the governed.
These new ideas encouraged people to- Aremain firm in their support of absolute monarchs.
- Blook for leaders who would exercise dictatorial powers.
- Cengage in revolutions to establish democratic governments.
- Dcall for church leaders to create theocracies and replace the monarchies.
24Economies must address how to produce goods and services. In the economy of a certain country, some factories are owned by individuals and private companies, and other factories are owned and controlled by the government.
What type of economy does this country have?- Amixed
- Bmarket
- Ctraditional
- Dcommand
25In a democracy, the source of authority for the government is the
- Ahead of state.
- Blegislature.
- Ccourts.
- Dpeople .
26Natural law was a fundamental idea of the Enlightenment.
Which concept is an application of natural law to the government’s role in the economic lives of its citizens?- Afree markets based on supply and demand
- Bgovernment control to achieve a favorable balance of trade
- Cagriculture based on tenant farming and serfdom
- Dlower taxes on the most privileged groups in society
27During the Enlightenment, a number of writers explored the relationship between governments and the people they governed. For example, Rousseau wrote The Social Contract, in which he examined ideas about majority will and the common good.
How did these ideas influence the American and French Revolutions?- AThey encouraged loyalty to established governments.
- BThey supported movements for social and political change.
- CThey encouraged the formation of American and French constitutional monarchies.
- DThey supported the efforts of governments to maintain control over their subjects.
28How did the ideas of the Enlightenment challenge religious authority.?
- APeople began to believe they have the power to solve their own problems.
- BIt reduced emphasis on scientific inquiry.
- CIt helped new nation to negotiate peace treaties.
- DIt brought about many new religions.
29Which of the following describes one connection between the ideas of the Enlightenment and the American Revolution?
- AThe Enlightenment spread the idea of reduced taxation.
- BThe Enlightenment believed in the powers of absolute monarchy
- CThe Enlightenment preached the government power can be held by the people.
- DThe Enlightenment reduced the power of military.
30Which of the following describes one general result of urbanization?
- Aa reduction in urban population
- Bbetter health
- Cgeneral improve economic development
- Dcenters in manufacturing must move
31Read the following description of an economic system:
**Private property is allowed in and encouraged.
**Business find existing products and come up with new ones.
**Competition and consumer choice flourish.
**The government has some, but not total control.- Atraditional system
- Bmarket system
- Ccommand system
- Dmixed system
32How is power acquired in a presidential democracy?
- AThe Kings grant power to the legislature who chooses the President.
- BThe president is granted power from the people.
- CPower is usually violently seized from someone already in power.
- DThe major religion power in the country grants power to the government.
33In which of the following systems were people have the opportunity to participate in the government?
- Aabsolute monarchies
- Bdictatorships
- Ctheocracies
- Dpresidential democracies
34A government system in which the national government share powers with the state government is called...
- Acapitalism
- Bfeudalism
- Ccommunism
- Dfederalism
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