Ce.13 SOL released questions

This table supports the conclusion that a salary —

• doubles once a college level is attained

• stays the same for the high school levels

• grows at the same rate for each level of education

• increases as the level of education increases

The federal government would investigate this company’s practices in order to —

• preserve competition

• conserve resources

• protect workers' rights

• safeguard international trade

This graph shows that from 1931 to 1939, the -

• government received more money than it spent

• amount of money spent decreased every year

• government spent more money than it received

• amount of money collected increased every year

This cartoon shows that the Federal Reserve System is —

• the federal government's bank

• responsible for legislative purchases

• the federal government's tax collector

• accountable for legislative actions

Which picture shows a service usually provided by the government?

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Which action represents a way the federal government can promote business competition?

• Punishing polluters

• Regulating investors

• Enforcing tariffs

• Prohibiting monopolies

This agreement is an example of how the United States takes part in a -

• regulatory organization

• military agreement

• global economy

• financial agreement

Which is the best action the government can take to increase the amount of funds available for businesses?

• borrow money

• lower taxes

• balance the budget

• reduce consumer demand

This headline describes a case involving--

• civil rights

• property rights

• employee rights

• consumer rights

CE 13a

This tag found on a pillow, is a result of a federal law to protect the consumer. Which of the following would most likely enforce this law?

• Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

• Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

• Federal Trade Commission (FTC)