1st 6 weeks Review Quiz

In command economies the economic decisions about what should be produced are made by —

(a)  

Which of the following is true of a free enterprise system, but not true of a communist economy?

• Supply is determined by the government.

• Industrial production meets government quotas.

• Government exercises less control of the economy.

• Government determines consumer product availability.

What might a geographer identify on a physical map to explain the reason for a large settlement near a transportation corridor?

• A line of latitude

• A mountain chain

• Temperate climate

• Access to fresh water

Which economy is decentralized with economic activities happening between buyers and sellers?

(a)  

In many limited governments, the individual rights of the people are detailed in a —

(a)  

Which of the following is likely to be found in an unlimited government?

• Free speech

• One-party rule

• Multi-party elections

• Protection of human rights

What feature is missing from many unlimited governments that is often used to limit governments?

• Censorship

• Constitution

• Controlled elections

• Economic freedom

Based on the excerpt, the organization of government in Canada is representative of —

• rule by one

• federal systems

• unitary systems

• unlimited governments

Which feature describes a unitary system organization of government?

• Power is divided between a central government and regional governments.

• A national government is responsible for most of the government functions.

• Only one political party makes all of the decisions for the central government.

• The legislative branch and the executive branch of government are combined.

Which of the following is a characteristic of culture?

• Elections

• Monotheism

• Shared beliefs

• Mountain barriers