Social Studies Quiz

What is the primary role of a local government?

• To manage international relations

• To provide services and enforce laws within a community

• To create national policies

• To oversee the military

Which of the following is a responsibility of local governments?

• Printing money

• Managing public schools

• Declaring war

• Regulating interstate commerce

Which geographic region is known for its deserts and arid climate?

• The Amazon Rainforest

• The Sahara Desert

• The Great Plains

• The Arctic Circle

What is a characteristic of a command economy?

• Prices are determined by supply and demand

• The government makes all economic decisions

• Businesses operate with little government intervention

• Individuals own and control resources

Which of the following is an example of a local government service?

• National defense

• Public transportation

• Space exploration

• Foreign diplomacy

Which region is known for its tropical rainforests?

• The Arctic

• The Amazon Basin

• The Sahara Desert

• The Great Plains

In a market economy, who primarily decides what goods and services are produced?

• The government

• Consumers and producers

• International organizations

• Local authorities

What is the main purpose of local government elections?

• To elect national leaders

• To choose representatives for local councils and mayors

• To decide on international treaties

• To select military generals

Which geographic region is characterized by its cold climate and ice-covered terrain?

• The Sahara Desert

• The Amazon Rainforest

• The Arctic Circle

• The Great Plains

What is a mixed economy?

• An economy where the government controls all resources

• An economy that combines elements of both market and command economies

• An economy with no government intervention

• An economy based solely on agriculture