ECONOMY & GOVERNMENT 5TH GRADE

In a ______________ economy, the government has NO control or regulations over business affairs.

• mixed

• command

• free market

• none of the above

How many branches does the U.S. government have?

• 6

• 8

• 1

• 3

In a ______________ economy, the government controls ALL goods and services.

• command

• mixed

• free market

• none of the above

Checks and balances ensures

• elections are held fairly.

• citizens listen to government officials.

• all of the branches of government get along.

• none of the branches of government become too powerful.

The state government is in charge of

• the military

• schools

• state highways

• state police

Local governments are in charge of

• day to day school operations.

• local roads.

• hospitals.

• local police and fire departments.

In a ______________ economy, the government tries to find the balance between protecting consumer rights and encouraging healthy competition.

• fixed

• flexed

• flat

• mixed

How many justices sit on the Supreme Court?

• 10

• 9

• 4

• 6

The federal government is in charge of

• national parks

• the local police department

• the military

• interstate highways

How many senators does each state have?

• 2

• 7

• 18

• The number of senators depends on the population of each state.