Europe Review Part 2

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What do all of the Romance languages have in common?

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They can all trace their origins back to the Latin alphabet and language.

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Which of these BEST explains why Germany would be considered a Parliamentary Democracy? Options: The Prime Minister only serves a four year term. The President is elected by the people every four years. The head of government is elected by the legislative branch. The citizens are allowed to participate in local and national elections.

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Their head of government is elected by their legislative branch.

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Which of these BEST explains why the United Kingdom is considered a representative government?
Options: People have their rights guaranteed., It is where the Magna Carta was signed in 1215., Members of the British Parliament are chosen by citizens., The monarch is limited in power by a national constitution.

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Members of the British Parliament are chosen by citizens.

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In a command economy, how are the prices of goods and services determined?

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the central government

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Communism and socialism are usually found in what type of economic system?

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command

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What type of trade barrier would guarantee that no child in the United Kingdom would be exposed to the deadly lead based paint? Options: quota, tariff, embargo, exchange rate

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embargo

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What would happen if the European Union put a quota on American jeans and only allowed 4,000 pairs of jeans to be imported?

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American jeans would become very expensive and desirable in the EU.

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According to the passage, why do European countries have a problem with entrepreneurs starting businesses?

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The people are afraid of risk and failure.

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Which statement is MOST accurate about the economy of Europe?
Options:
Countries need to cooperate with each other.
Russia has the best economy in all of Europe.
Most countries do not need to do business with other countries.
The economy of the United Kingdom has not recovered since World War II.

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Countries need to cooperate with each other.

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Based on the average literacy rates in Europe (over 90%) and South Asia (approximately 70%), which of these is most likely to be true? South Asia and Europe have a similar per capita GDP. Europeans enjoy a higher standard of living than South Asians. European governments spend less on public education than South Asian governments. South Asian countries produce a larger number of manufactured goods than European countries.

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Europeans enjoy a higher standard of living than South Asians.