Unit 3B: Study Review

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Which one of the system of government does the citizens elect their head of state?

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Democracy

Answer explanation

In democratic countries, heads of government or state are either directly elected by voters or by a parliamentary system by the group that has the majority amount of seats in the government.

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What is the key principle of the economic theory of communism?

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Government ownership of means of production, distribution and consumption.

Answer explanation

Communism's economic doctrine that aims to replace private property and a profit-based economy with public ownership and communal control of at least the major means of production.

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Which political action below BEST characterizes a representative government?

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Citizen's involvement in an election

Answer explanation

Representative Democracy is where citizens choose others to represent them, making important decisions on their behalf.

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Which of the following below about PRIMARY ACTIVITIES is the MOST accurate? ¿Cuál de las siguientes opciones sobre ACTIVIDADES PRIMARIAS es la MÁS precisa? Options: They require direct contact with the environment. Requieren contacto directo con el medio ambiente., They use the raw materials to manufacture finished goods. Utilizan las materias primas para fabricar productos terminados., They include academic and informational technologies. Incluyen tecnologías académicas y de la información., They provide services and deliver manufactured goods. Prestan servicios y entregan productos manufacturados

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They require direct contact with the environment. Requieren contacto directo con el medio ambiente.

Answer explanation

Primary economic activities include anything to do with the harvesting or mining of raw materials.

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Which of the following are features of a developed country?

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A strong economy and a high standard of living / Una economía fuerte y un alto nivel de vida.

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Why is political power divided among different branches of government?

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to enable checks and balances on the power of leaders / para permitir controles y equilibrios sobre el poder de los líderes

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As shown on the graph above, in which year did Country Z have a positive trade balance?

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2016

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Which of the following is an example of tertiary economic activity? ¿Cuál de los siguientes es un ejemplo de actividad económica terciaria? Options: transporting lumber to distribution centers / transporte de madera a los centros de distribución

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transporting lumber to distribution centers / transporte de madera a los centros de distribución

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The economy described in the table above is an example of

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mixed economy. / economía mixta.

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Which type of economic system is represented by Economic System #4 on the chart above?

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command economy. / economía dirigida.