Practice YOE

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Country

Government Institutions

China

All approved political parties are Communist

The Communist Party chooses representatives

The government permits local elections

Communist Party controls courts

Japan

There are many political parties

Japanese citizens vote for anyone they want

Elected representatives choose the Prime Minister

Courts are independent

Based on the information in the chart, which statement is true?

    

• Japanese citizens have more political power than Chinese citizens.

• Japanese and Chinese government institutions have very similar court systems.

• Chinese representatives are selected by citizens.

• Chinese and Japanese government institutions are controlled by one political party.

Why is George Washington known as the Father of the United States of America?

• He was the major writer of the Declaration of Independence.

• He was admired for his leadership during the Revolutionary War.

• He arranged for the purchase of land west of the Mississippi River.

• He gave a speech to urge Virginians to prepare for war against the British.

What geographic feature explains areas of high population density?

   

• River valleys

• Sahara Desert

• Mountains

• Forests

Based on the map, which conclusion is most accurate about the distribution of resources in South America?

   

• Northern South America has limited mining industries.

• A variety of resources are located throughout South America.

• Southern South America has a majority of the coal and petroleum.

•    A variety of resources are located in the coastal areas of South America.

On Micronesia’s high islands, soil is rich. Most people here engage in subsistence farming—growing cassava, sweet potatoes, bananas, and coconuts. Some high island farmers also raise livestock. People in the low islands obtain food from the sea. On some low islands, recent population growth requires additional food sources.

Micronesia has adapted to its growing population by —

• importing food from other islands

• practicing subsistence farming and fishing

• exploring innovative farming methods

• moving people to other parts of Oceania

Which factor of production completes the chart?

• Natural resources

• Time

• Entrepreneurship

• Labo

In the country of Sweden, the government controls some of the industries central to its country’s well being, such as electrical utilities, communications network and healthcare. This is to ensure all citizens have access to services. Outside of those industries, Sweden has privately controlled industries, such as timber, hydropower and iron ore

.Based on the information in the passage, what type of economy does Sweden have?

• Traditional

• Socialistic

• Free Enterprise

• Communistic

Countries classified as having “High to Very High” levels of human development have a lower birthrate and —

• a large population

• more children per family

• fewer college graduates

• a higher level of economic growth

What is a characteristic of an unlimited government?

• Decisions are made by the people.

• The government owns the land and natural resources.

• Citizen rights are protected.

• Business owners control economic activities.

Basic Institutions in ?

Eastern Societies

Traditional Societies

Western Societies

All Societies

Which societies best complete the title for this chart? .

• Eastern Societies

• Traditional Societies

• Western Societies

• All Societies