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WorksheetsGeography Topic 1 Lessons 6-9 review
Total questions: 86
Worksheet time: 3hrs 45mins
Which type of government do the people have the most control?
dictatorship
monarchy
democracy
authoritarian
If a leader from a royal family inherits their position, you know right away it is a __________________.
monarchy
democracy
dictatorship
It was Coronation Day! The country had just been through the great sadness of the queen being killed in a terrible car accident. The country was in complete shock that the queen was no longer with us! The ceremony to transfer the queen's title to Princess Olivia was scheduled to start in half an hour! The previously saddened country was now buzzing with excitement once again!
Which type of government do we have in the United States?
monarchy
democracy
authoritarian
It's the first Tuesday, after the first Monday in November which only means one thing: Election Day! There are two main choices of who to vote for for president of our country! Everyone eighteen years and older has the duty to vote for who they want to help run their country!
A government ruled by a small group of people who hold the power.
Theocracy
Oligarchy
Republic
Communism
A government where the king, queen, or monarch's power is limited by a bill of rights.
Absolute Monarchy
Constitutional Monarchy
Presidential Monarchy
Dictatorship
A king, queen, or emperor who has total control of everything and everyone in the kingdom.
Absolute Monarchy
Constitutional Monarchy
Theocracy
Dictatorship
Which of these is NOT a way to become a citizen of the United States?
being born in America
none of the above
naturalization
reading books about America
People who disagree with the policies and ideas of the government are often treated harshly in which type of government?
Limited
Unlimited
The media, newspapers, magazines, and television can freely report news from around the world.
Unlimited
Limited
Citizens have few individual rights.
Limited
Unlimited
Goods and services a country produces and sells to other countries
imports
exports
demand
supply
Goods and services brought in from other countries
supply
exports
imports
tariff
A tax on imports
tariff
import tax
supply
embargo
A limit to the number of imports that may enter a country
tariff
embargo
demand
quota
A government order that stops trade with another country
tariff
embargo
quota
Which is an example of a quota?
The U.S. stops trade with China.
The U.S. limits the amount of foreign cars brought into our country.
The U.S. pays a high tax on BMW cars brought into the country.
Which is an example of a trade barrier?
Japan is allowed to send as many electronic products to the U.S. as they want.
The U.S. freely trades with other countries with no restrictions.
A high tax is placed on all diamonds received from Africa.
Choose an example of an embargo
The U.S. government stops all trade with China.
Canada and the U.S. have no restrictions on trade.
Money that your earn is called a(n)____.
expense
income
debit
credit
Money that you spend is called a(n)___.
expense
income
debt
profit
A plan for spending and saving. You must consider both income and expenses.
budget
banking
hoarding
investing
The item you gave up to purchase the item you chose.
expensive
unecessary
cheap
opportunity cost
Which system of government divides power among central, regional, and local governments?
dictatorial system
monarchy
federal system
unitary system
The people have the power
Dictatorship
Autocracy
Democracy
Oligarchy
A ______________ is a ruler who has complete power over a country.
Oligarchy
Nazi
Dictator
Constitutional Monarch
What are the benefits of seeking economic development
increased productivity and increased standard of living
To decrease damage done to the environment and lower productivity
inflation will rise and the number of jobs will decrease
overcrowding in urban areas will be eliminated
What is a likely result of trade barriers being used?
more choices for consumers
reduced competition
lower prices
improved international relationships
Which of the following is NOT a way to increase economic development?
investing in education and worker skills
Investing in capital goods like equipment and factories
Reduce workforce and production
Discovering more resources that can be used to make products
GDP
total value of goods produced and services provided in a country during one year
end of year taxes for corporations
total value of goods imported to a country during one year
total value of services provided in a country during one year
Why should citizens vote?
So everyone knows what your opinion is
It is the way citizens have a voice in the government
To make sure that they become more powerful
Because the government said so
What responsibility requires citizens to serve, with a group of other citizens, to determine guilt or innocence in court cases if they are called upon?
Stay informed
Participate in the democratic process
Defend the country
Serve on a jury
What responsibility allows for our elected leaders to hear our voice? This is usually done through voting
Participate in the democratic process
Serve on a jury
Defend the country
Stay informed
Which of these is NOT a responsibility of U.S citizens?
pay taxes
carry weapons
serve on a jury
obey laws
If the demand for a good or service increases, how will prices affect supply?
Rising prices will decrease supply
falling price will decrease supply
rising prices will boost supply
Falling prices will boost supply
What is the word for a tax on imports?
Tariff
Quota
Voluntary export restraint
Embargo
Foreign goods being sold in your own country.
imports
exports
Domestic goods being sold in other countries.
imports
exports
A primary reason that countries trade goods and services is
because they want to guard against competition to domestic products
because they want to help other countries expand and grow
because they don't want to depend on other nations for help
because they do not have all of the goods and services that they need
What is the purpose of the United Nations?
to promote peace among countries of the world
to support human rights
to provide a place for countries to work toward solutions to international problems
All of the above
Domestic refers to things that happen ___________ inside a particular country.
Inside
Outside
Foreign refers to things that happen ___________ a particular country.
Inside
Outside
Which of the following statements best describes human rights in the world today?
Democracies are most likely to protect the basic human rights of their citizens.
All people in the global community enjoy the same rights.
Authoritarian governments strive to always protect the human rights of their citizens.
Countries with unlimited government tend to value the protection of human rights.
What type of economy is the United States primarily?
Market economy
Command economy
Traditional economy
Which economic system encourages business ownership and is based on the principles of freedom , competition, and profit?
Traditional Economy
Command Economy
Market Economy
Mixed Economy
Which type of economic system is one in which the central government makes the economic decisions. The government makes sure everyone has a job and income is more evenly distributed. This economy is used in communist societies.
Traditional economy
Market economy
Command economy
Mixed Economy
What type of government is an authoritarian government in which all power is held by a single person who is not from a royal family?
representative democracy
constitutional monarchy
direct democracy
dictatorship
An economy that is based on the principles of freedom, competition, and profit. People have economic freedom to create business and earn a profit.
Command economy
Market economy
Traditional economy
Dictatorial economy
Which of the following is an example of a unitary system of government?
Decisions are made in a variety of governmental units
Central, regional, and local government make decisions jointly
A central government makes all the laws for the entire country
A group of independent states unites and gives limited power to a common government.
What is economic development
economic growth or an increase in standard of living
when a company changes how they develop a product
the creation of a new product
when a new form of money is produced
If there is a high demand for a product, what often happens to prices?
prices increase
prices decrease
When competition increases, what often happens to prices?
Prices increase
Prices decrease
What are the benefits of free trade to consumers?
More choices and lower prices
fewer choices but much lower prices
higher prices
none of the above
What is a potential downfall of free trade?
Limited product choices for consumers
Governments could become angry when trade is banned with their country.
Consumers may buy foreign goods, lowering domestic production which could lead to loss of employment for domestic workers
A good budget should include which of the following
use of credit
money reserved for savings
debt should be equal to or greater than income
none of these
An economic system in which meeting needs and wants relies on customs such as hunting, fishing, and farming. Good are often exchanged using a barter system.
market economy
traditional economy
command economy
revenue
General increase in prices over time
deflation
revenue
inflation
tariff
countries with less productive economies and a lower standard of living
developing countries
developed countries
gross domestic product
revenue
What factors do economists look at when analyzing standard of living for a country?
literacy
life expectancy
purchasing power
all of these
A set of basic rules and principles for organizing and running a government
constitution
Bill of Rights
oligarchy
parliament
What is the branch of the government that interprets the laws and includes the supreme court?
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
Which branch makes the laws?
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch
Constitutional Branch
What branch is Congress?
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
Republic Branch
What is another duty of the President?
leads the army, navy, and airforce
decides if the laws follow the Constitution
passes laws
decide on the punishment of those convicted of crimes
Which world organization was created to help fight disease by providing health information, medical training, and medicine.
World Health Organization (WHO)
International Federation of Red Cross
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
United Nations (UN)
