Gov - Unit 5 Test Review

Based on the headline, the government can influence economic growth by

• setting interest rates

• passing strict regulation

• instituting fiscal policies

• controlling monetary policy

How does the role of government in a free enterprise economic system differ from a communist economic system?

• A free enterprise system allows only little government control while a communist system allows government to control all means of production.

• A free enterprise system allows government control of some means of production while a communist system allows only little government control.

• A free enterprise system allows government to control all means of production while a communist system allows government control of some means of production.

One way the U.S. government works to safeguard the U.S. free enterprise system is by -

• operating public utilities

• nationalizing infrastructure projects

• breaking up monopolistic businesses

• seizing private property for public good

One way the United States government can help shape U.S. foreign policy is by-

• imposing sanctions on irresponsible nations

• limiting immigration from belligerent nations

• refusing cooperation on military exercises with nations

• providing health care workers to less developed nations

The U.S. policy of restricting American business in Cuba is an example of --

• attempts to maintain worldwide control of economic resources

• military interventions in a foreign country to resolve economic issues

• ongoing actions to stop illegal immigration from a neighboring country

• efforts to use economic strength to pressure a nation to change policies

One way the U.S. Congress shapes international trade policy is by -

• imposing tariffs

• allowing patents

• approving budget bills

• setting income tax levels

One government action that can be taken to protect domestic industry from inexpensive foreign goods includes

• imposing tariffs on imports

• establishing free trade zones

• providing amnesty to foreign-born workers

• granting foreign aid to underdeveloped nations

How did the Supreme Court decision Hernandez v. Texas (1954) affect Mexican Americans in the United States?

• Mexican Americans were recognized as having the right to vote.

• Mexican Americans could not be denied access to Social Security benefits.

• Mexican Americans could run as candidates from either party in all federal elections.

• Mexican Americans were recognized as having the same civil rights protections as any other racial group.

One way affirmative action affected American society was by -

• increasing the minimum wage

• creating sports programs for women

• expanding healthcare to minority children

• improving employment opportunities for minorities

One result of the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 is

• citizens have limits on campaign donations

• colleges consider race a factor in admissions

• candidates for office are more racially diverse

• federal contractors must be minority-owned businesses