Latin America Government and Economic Systems

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How would you describe the political parties in Cuba?

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There is only one political party, the Communist Party.

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How are Brazil's and Mexico's government similar?

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They are both presidential.

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What type of government exists in Cuba?

Back

Dictatorship

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What type of government exists in Mexico?

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Presidential Democracy

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What type of government exists in Brazil?

Back

Presidential Democracy

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Using the continuum, which describes Cuba's economy?

Back

it is mostly command

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Using the continuum, which describes Brazil's economy?

Back

it is mostly market but has some command

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What is the difference between Cuba and Mexico's economic system?

Back

Mexico is mostly market and Cuba is mostly command.

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What is a major problem with a command economy?

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Shortage of goods may occur if the government cannot predict what people need

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What is it called when a market and command economy are combined?

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mixed economy