OAS GOV 1 Understanding Government and Economic Systems

Which of the following best describes a constitutional monarchy?

• A government where the monarch has absolute power.

• A government where the monarch's powers are limited by a constitution.

• A government where the monarch is elected by the people.

• A government where there is no monarch.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Identify the primary characteristic that distinguishes a federal system of government from a unitary system.

• The presence of a single central authority.

• The division of powers between national and regional governments.

• The election of government officials by the public.

• The use of a parliamentary system.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Analyze how a mixed economy incorporates elements of both capitalism and socialism.

• By allowing private businesses to operate without any government intervention.

• By having the government own all means of production.

• By combining private enterprise with government regulation and public services.

• By eliminating all forms of taxation.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Evaluate the impact of a command economy on individual consumer choice.

• It increases consumer choice by allowing free market competition.

• It limits consumer choice as the government makes all economic decisions.

• It has no impact on consumer choice.

• It enhances consumer choice by providing a variety of options.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Which type of government is characterized by the rule of a small group of people?

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Monarchy

• Anarchy

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Compare and contrast the economic systems of capitalism and communism in terms of ownership of resources.

• Both systems advocate for private ownership of all resources.

• Capitalism supports private ownership, while communism advocates for communal ownership.

• Both systems support government ownership of all resources.

• Capitalism supports communal ownership, while communism advocates for private ownership.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What is the primary role of government in a market economy?

• To control all aspects of production and distribution.

• To regulate and ensure fair competition.

• To own all businesses and industries.

• To eliminate all forms of trade.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of a direct democracy.

• It allows for quick decision-making but limits public participation.

• It encourages public participation but can be inefficient in decision-making.

• It centralizes power but reduces the influence of special interest groups.

• It limits public participation but ensures decisions are made by experts.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

The Ruler is a religious leader who controls the country. He makes all of the decisions for the country. He picks the next religious leader who will rule the country after him.

• Absolute Monarchy

• Theocracy

• Constitutional Monarchy

• Oligarchy

Example: Modern day – England – ruler is a symbolic head of state with elected members of Parliament who govern.

• Absolute Monarchy

• Constitutional Monarchy

• Dictatorship

• Republic