Government and Economics Flashcard

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Country A charges a 35% tax on automobiles imported into the country. This is an example of

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a tariff

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Which government action would most likely increase the human capital of the population? Options: Ontario's provincial government increases spending on advertising campaigns to boost tourism., Canada's national government increases investment in environmental conservation., Ontario's provincial government increases investment in higher education and job training programs., Canada's national government increases spending on military and defense projects.

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Ontario's provincial government increases investment in higher education and job training programs.

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The economy of Australia is BEST described as a

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primarily market economy with command elements

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How would an embargo on cars produced internationally be different from a quota on cars produced internationally?

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An embargo would ban the import of all internationally produced cars. A quota would set a limit on the import of internationally produced cars.

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Who makes the laws in a presidential democratic government?

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the legislature

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Does the government of Brazil or Cuba represent its citizens better? Why?

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The government of Brazil represents its citizens better because there are many political parties for Brazilian voters to choose from.

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A country with a high literacy rate often has a

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high standard of living

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Based on the voting system described, which answer choice correctly describes Helmut's country?

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It is a parliamentary democracy.

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How is the role of citizens in selecting the head of government in the United Kingdom and Germany similar?

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It is a parliamentary democracy.

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In which type of government do citizens directly elect the leader of the national government? Options: parliamentary autocracy, presidential autocracy, parliamentary democracy, presidential democracy

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presidential democracy