Chapter 12

is a system of government in which power is shared between the national and state governments.

• Federalism

• Communism

• Socialism

Match the economic systems to its characteristics or meaning.

• Public and private sectors

• Command economy

• Customs, family, and historical basis

• Mixed economy

• Centrally owned by the government

• Traditional economy

• Private sector, profit, and minimal gov.

• Free Market

The overall system by which goods are made, distributed, and used is --

• Arms Race

• Economy

• Summit

• Inflation

Why is there land use conflict in the Amazon rainforest?

• loggers & settlers can't agree how best to use the rainforest

• environmentalist groups argue as to how to preserve the rainforest

• several groups have differences how to best use the rainforest

• the government refuses to move farmers to the rainforest

Which is the best idea that supports sustainable development in the Amazon rainforest?

• building more roads into the rainforest

• clearing the rainforest to create farms & ranches

• using the rainforest resources without destroying them

• harvesting trees in the rainforest to create more jobs

Who would say this? "All rainforest species have a right to exist and need to be studied. The government needs to slow down developing the rainforest."

• cattle ranchers

• settlers

• rubber tappers

• environmentalists

Which region of S America has the Amazon rainforest?

• D

• C

• B

• A

What is the primary focus of Chapter 12 in Social Studies?

• Economic systems

• Cultural diversity

• Political structures

• Environmental issues

Chapter 12 discusses the impact of which historical event on modern society?

• The Industrial Revolution

• The French Revolution

• World War I

• The Cold War

Which concept is emphasized in Chapter 12 regarding global trade?

• Protectionism

• Free trade

• Isolationism

• Colonialism