Study Guide for S.E. Asia Government/Economy Unit Test

Which country has an emperor?

• Japan

• China

• United Kingdom

• Saudi Arabia

In a command economy, it is determined what goods and services will be produced by:

• market demand

• government planning

• consumer preferences

• business competition

Capital goods are:

• goods used for personal consumption

• goods used in the production of other goods

• goods that are consumed immediately

• goods that are intangible

Which nations are associated with restrictions on personal liberties like freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and freedom of the press?

• North Korea, China

• Sweden, Norway, and Denmark

• Canada, Australia, and New Zealand

• Brazil, Argentina, and Chile

During a war, which type of trade barrier is often used the most?

• Tariffs

• Quotas

• Embargoes

• Subsidies

In which nation would you be MOST LIKELY to find censorship of information, news, or any speech that is critical of the government?

• North Korea, China

• Sweden

• Canada

• Australia

What does bicameral mean?

• Having two branches or chambers

• Having one branch or chamber

• Having three branches or chambers

• Having no branches or chambers

Despite having one of the largest economies in the world (based on nominal GDP), what problem faces Japan that could affect its economic growth?

• Aging population

• Lack of natural resources

• High inflation rate

• Political instability

Who gets to vote in a democracy?

• Only government officials

• All eligible citizens

• Only wealthy individuals

• Only educated individuals

Which nation had a widespread famine as recently as the late 1990s?

• North Korea

• Ethiopia

• Somalia

• Sudan