CFA 2 Practice

What is important for trading and importing/exporting goods in an economy?

• How many malls a place has

• How close a place is to seas, oceans, and lakes

• How many mountains a place has

• How many schools are nearby

Answer explanation

Proximity to seas, oceans, and lakes is crucial for trading and importing/exporting goods, as it facilitates transportation and access to shipping routes, making trade more efficient and cost-effective.

The United States is called the "land of the free" because:

• It has the greatest freedom and rights for citizens

• It has the most animals in the world

• It has no rules or laws

• It lets kids stay up past midnight

Answer explanation

The United States is referred to as the 'land of the free' because it emphasizes the greatest freedom and rights for its citizens, distinguishing it from other nations.

What do the 5 themes of geography include?

• Location, Place, Human-Environment Interaction, Movement, Region

• Latitude, Longitude, Climate, Oceans, Population

• Mountains, Rivers, Cities, Countries, Continents

• Hot, Cold, Wet, Dry, Windy

Answer explanation

The 5 themes of geography are Location, Place, Human-Environment Interaction, Movement, and Region. These concepts help in understanding how humans interact with their environment and how places are connected.

If someone grows strawberries to sell at a local farmers market, what are these examples of?

• Manufacturing and farming

• Retail and farming

• Service industry and imports

• Technology and exports

Answer explanation

Growing strawberries for sale at a farmers market involves both farming (cultivating the strawberries) and retail (selling them directly to consumers), making 'Retail and farming' the correct choice.

Dictators are single rulers who _________ in an unlimited government.

• make decisions without any limitations/restrictions

• all resources are to be owned by everyone equally

• make decisions with limits, let citizens have free speech and constitutional freedoms.

• government on one side and people on the other side.

Answer explanation

Dictators are single rulers who hold absolute power in an unlimited government, meaning they can make decisions without legal constraints or checks from other branches of government.

What is the primary difference between a constitutional monarchy and an absolute monarchy?

• A constitutional monarchy’s power is limited by a constitution

• Both have unlimited power

• Absolute monarchies let everyone vote

• A constitutional monarchy has no rules

Answer explanation

The primary difference is that in a constitutional monarchy, the monarch's powers are limited by a constitution, whereas in an absolute monarchy, the monarch has unrestricted power.

A government system where leaders have limits and are restricted is called:

• Unlimited Government

• Limited Government

• Dictatorship

• Absolute Monarchy

Answer explanation

A limited government is one where the powers of leaders are restricted by laws or a constitution, ensuring individual rights and freedoms. This contrasts with unlimited government systems, where leaders have no such constraints.

Which of these allows citizens to vote? (Choose 2 if using multi-select, otherwise just pick one for practice)

• Dictatorship

• Republic

• Limited Government

• Unlimited Government

Answer explanation

In a Republic, citizens have the right to vote for their representatives. Limited Government also supports voting rights by restricting government power, ensuring citizens can participate in the democratic process.

What is a constitution and how does it relate to limited government?

• It gives rulers unlimited power

• It is a set of laws that limit government power and protect citizens' rights

• It is a map of a country

Answer explanation

A constitution is a set of laws that establishes the framework of government, ensuring that its powers are limited and that citizens' rights are protected, which is essential for a functioning democracy.

Which form of government is most likely to have a constitution that protects individual rights?

• Republic and Democracy

• Absolute Monarchy

• Dictatorship

Answer explanation

A Republic and Democracy typically have constitutions that enshrine individual rights, ensuring protection against government overreach. In contrast, Absolute Monarchies and Dictatorships often lack such protections.