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Government and Economy of Europe Review

Total questions: 92

Worksheet time: 1hrs 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Who is the head of state in the UK?
a)
A.) Chancellor 
b)
B.) Queen Elizabeth II
c)
C.) the Prime Minister (Theresa May)
d)
D.) the President (Vladimir Putin) 
2.
In a Presidential Democracy, who is the head of state?
a)
A.) President
b)
B.) Vice President
c)
C.) Secretary of State
d)
D.) Prime Minister 
3.

Who chooses the Prime Minister in UK?

a)

A.) The People of the UK

b)

B. )Parliament with Queens blessing

c)

C.) no one, born into power

4.
in this form of government, citizens vote to elect the leader separately from legislature.
a)
A.) parliamentary democracy
b)
B.) federal
c)
C.) presidential democracy
d)
D.) unitary
5.

Benefit of the EU is ___________.

a)

A.) free trade

b)

B.) common currency (Euro)

c)

C.) open borders

d)

D.) all of the above

6.
Russia and Germany both have the same power structure.  What is it?  
a)
A.) Confederation 
b)
B.) Unitary
c)
C.) Federation 
d)
D.) Parliamentary Democracy 
7.
True or False: The European Union's greatest benefit has been economic cooperation with free trade. 
a)
A.) True
b)
B.) False
8.
What is the common currency of the European Union?
a)
dollar
b)
pound
c)
euro
d)
franc
9.
Which country voted in 2016 to pull out of the European Union?
a)
United Kingdom
b)
Germany
c)
France
d)
Italy
10.
People are free to travel and trade between the E.U. countries.
a)
True
b)
False
11.
Which of the following was a result of the free trade that happens in the EU?
a)
less money to spend in the economy
b)
countries becoming isolated
c)
lower standard of living
d)
higher standard of living
12.
The name given to the head of the government; chief executive of a parliamentary democracy.
a)
king
b)
president
c)
prime minister
d)
head of state
13.
A government in which one ruler has absolute power to do whatever he wishes and make and enforce whatever laws he chooses; government by one.
a)
confederation government
b)
autocratic government
c)
oligarchic government
d)
democratic government
14.
A government run by the people. Each citizen has a say or vote in how the government is run.
a)
Autocractic
b)
Democratic
c)
Oligarchic
15.
A system of government in which the executive branch is separate from the legislature.
a)
Parliamentary Democracy 
b)
Presidential Democracy
16.
The people of Gamersville have many freedoms. They can even become leaders. They can vote directly for a leader who becomes the head of government. The leader is called XBOX and he must do what the people elected him to do. This is a ____________ democracy.
a)
Parliamentary Democracy
b)
Presidential Democracy
17.
The United Kingdom has a ______________ democracy.
a)
Parliamentary Democracy
b)
Presidential Democracy
18.
The citizens of Smithville have very few freedoms. The leader, Mrs. Smith, will send all opposition to detention. If she says "eat spicy Doritos dipped in mayonnaise" you eat them!
a)
Autocracy
b)
Democracy
c)
Oligarchy 
19.
In Whoville, the government is divided between a national government and local governments. Some laws are made by the national government while the states (local governments) can make some laws based on what the citizens want. People elect leaders every 5 years. Citizen Participation is ____________.
a)
Autocratic
b)
Democratic
c)
Oligarchic
20.
Led by a king or queen.
a)
Oligarchy
b)
Dictatorship
c)
Direct Democracy
d)
Monarchy
21.
In what type of government can citizens vote for their leaders?  
a)
Falconville 
b)
Absolute Monarch 
c)
Democracy 
d)
Oligarchy
22.
Who is the head of government in Germany's parliamentary democracy?
a)
Chancellor 
b)
President
c)
Prime Minister
d)
Ms. Rumble 
23.
Which is true about how the president in a presidential democracy is different from the prime minister in a parliamentary democracy?
a)
The prime minister is the head of state for the country, but the president is not
b)
The prime minister is the chief executive and head of the military, but the president is not
c)
The prime minister is elected directly by the people, but the president is elected by the legislature
d)
The prime minister is chosen from among the members of parliament, but the president runs for office separately
24.
In which form of government might a military dictator hold the power?
a)
Oligarchy
b)
Democracy
c)
Anarchy
d)
Autocracy
25.
In which types of government do citizens have no voting rights?
a)
Oligarchy
b)
Democracy
c)
Autocracy
d)
Anarchy
26.
What is the name of the chief executive in the United Kingdom’s parliamentary democracy
a)
President
b)
Monarch
c)
Prime minister
d)
Dictator
27.
Who is the head of state and symbolic leader for the parliamentary system of the United Kingdom
a)
President
b)
Prime minister
c)
Member of Parliament
d)
Monarch
28.
Which part of government is responsible for making the laws for the United Kingdom?
a)
Prime minister
b)
Parliament
c)
Congress
d)
President
29.
Which two legislative parts are associated with Germany’s government?
a)
Bundestag and Bundesrat
b)
State Duma and Federation Council
c)
House of Lords and House of Commons
d)
House of Representatives and Senate
30.

In the Russian Federation (Federal Republic), the people elect the ___________________ who the selects the ____________________.

a)

Chancellor, prime minister

b)

President, prime minister

c)

Prime minister, president

d)

President, chancellor

31.

To be prime minister in UK, a person must first be elected to which governing body?

a)

Congress

b)

Privy Council

c)

House of Lords

d)

House of Commons

32.
The United Kingdom is to House of Commons as Germany is to the?
a)
Basic Law
b)
Bundesrat
c)
Bundestag
d)
Parliament
33.
How is the Russian prime minister selected?
a)
By a vote of the citizens
b)
By a vote of the State Duma
c)
By appointment of the Federal Assembly
d)
By appointment of the president with approval of the Duma
34.
In the Russian Federation, which office do the people elect?
a)
President
b)
Prime Minister
c)
Public Chamber
d)
Federation Council
35.
Use the statement below to answer the following question:
* The lawmaking bodies are divided into 2 houses.
Which statement best explains what it is about?
a)
They described the governments of European countries
b)
They tell how the countries choose their leaders
c)
They explain how the EU countries must set up parliament
d)
They are ways that governments of Germany, Russia, and U.K. are alike.
36.
What is Queen Elizabeth's role in the United Kingdom?
a)
the most powerful leader
b)
mainly ceremonial, has little power
c)
making the laws for the UK
37.
What type of government does Germany have?
a)
Parliamentary Democracy
b)
Presidential Democracy
c)
Autocracy
38.
What are the names of the 2 bodies of legislature in Russia?
a)
House of Lords, House of commons
b)
Federation Council, State Duma
c)
Bundesrat, Budestag
39.
In this country citizens have gained many freedoms since moving away from Communism
a)
Germany
b)
Russia
c)
United Kingdom
40.
Who has the most power in the United Kingdom?
a)
President
b)
King/Queen
c)
Prime Minister
d)
Chancellor
41.
What is citizen participation like in a democracy?
a)
High
b)
Medium
c)
Low
42.
One person possess unlimited power, citizens have little if any role in government. Which type of government does this describe?
a)
oligarchy
b)
democracy
c)
autocracy
43.
In my country, the people are in charge because they can vote. Which type of government does this describe?
a)
oligarchy
b)
democracy
c)
autocracy
44.
Why was the European Union created?
a)
improve environmental standards
b)
promote trade
c)
eliminate tariffs between European Union countries
d)
all of the above
45.

Benefit of the EU is ___________.

a)

A.) free trade

b)

B.) common currency (Euro)

c)

C.) open borders

d)

D.) all of the above

46.

Which action is most likely to help the Russian economy grow?

a)

Update old manufacturing plants with new technology.

b)

Increase government restrictions on trade.

c)

Allow more private ownership of resources.

47.

Of the three countries studied, which one has the strongest economy in Europe?

a)

United Kingdom

b)

Russia

c)

Germany

48.

Of the three countries studied, which country collects higher taxes to pay for programs and services for poorer citizens?

a)

United Kingdom

b)

Germany

c)

Russia

49.

Of the three countries studied, which one is the most market leaning?

a)

United Kingdom

b)

Russia

c)

Germany

50.

Of the three countries studied, which one is the most command leaning?

a)

United Kingdom

b)

Russia

c)

Germany

51.

19. Which is the phrase used to represent human capital?

a)

materials or substances from nature

b)

people with new ideas

c)

talent and skill of people

d)

man-made materials needed to produce

52.

Which statement best describes the role entrepreneurs play in a country’s economy?

a)

Entrepreneurs seek to limit businesses through government regulations.

b)

Entrepreneurs help support the economy by saving their money in a bank.

c)

Entrepreneurs help to keep the economy stable by being good employees.

d)

Entrepreneurs help the economy grow by innovating and starting new businesses.

53.
Which is an example of a pure market economy?
a)
United States
b)
There are no true market economies
c)
U.K.
d)
Russia
54.
The economic system of communist countries is most closely related to:
a)
Command
b)
Market
c)
Mixed
55.
In a command economy, economic decisions are made by:
a)
Producers
b)
Market
c)
Government
d)
Consumers
56.
Most democratic nations have ___________ economies.
a)
Command
b)
Mixed
c)
Market
57.
Which type of economy is based on customs and traditions?
a)
Mixed
b)
Market
c)
Command
d)
Traditional
58.
In the economy of the bushmen of the Kalahari Desert, the people follow the examples of their ancestors.  This is an example of what type of economy?
a)
Mixed
b)
Market
c)
Command
d)
Traditional
59.
If my government is selling me bread for $5/loaf and I have no choice but to buy that type of bread, I live in a _______________ economy.
a)
Traditional
b)
Market
c)
Command
d)
Mixed
60.
What is the economic continum
a)
Something that tells a country’s level of economy strength
b)
a Continum that shows economic freedom
61.

A country that has aspects of a market economy plus a command economy is called a ___________.

a)

Traditional Economy

b)

Command Economy

c)

Market Economy

d)

Mixed Economy

62.

In which economic system are entrepreneurs MOST likely to exist?

a)

Command Economy

b)

Market Economy

c)

Traditional Economy

d)

Communist Economy

63.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of a command economy?

a)

The government provides for basic needs, but choice is limited.

b)

The government is not involved in production, consumption, or distribution. Many choices available

c)

Mix between government control and private business. Limited government regulation of industry.

d)

Businesses are based on tradition and choices are limited. People barter for goods.

64.

Who or what answers the economic questions of “What to Produce? How to Produce? For Whom to Produce?” in a mixed economy?

a)

Decisions are based on the traditions and customs of the society.

b)

Decisions are made by the government.

c)

Decisions are made by individual producers and consumers.

d)

Decisions are made by a combination of the government and individuals.

65.

Why is it important for a country to invest in human capital?

a)

All humans need capital to survive

b)

Starting your own business is good for the economy

c)

Countries that invest in the education and training of their people usually have a higher GDP

d)

Countries that invest in new technology and machinery produce more and have a higher GDP

66.

Which is an example of a quota?

a)

China allows only 345,000 Ford Mustangs into their country each year.

b)

China charges 7.9% tax on Ford Mustangs imported into their country.

c)

China refuses to buy Ford Mustangs from the USA.

d)

China puts a tax on all exports to the USA.

67.

Which is an example of an embargo?

a)

China allows only 345,000 Ford Mustangs into their country each year.

b)

China charges 7.9% tax on Ford Mustangs imported into their country.

c)

China refuses to buy Ford Mustangs from the USA.

d)

China puts a tax on all exports to the USA.

68.

Which is an example of an tariff?

a)

China allows only 345,000 Ford Mustangs into their country each year.

b)

China charges 7.9% tax on Ford Mustangs imported into their country.

c)

China refuses to buy Ford Mustangs from the USA.

d)

China puts a tax on all exports to the USA.

69.

What does it mean for a business to specialize in a particular good or service?

a)

Countries should import resources to produce their goods at higher prices.

b)

Countries should use their own resources to produce goods more efficiently and at lower prices.

c)

Countries should produce as many different things as they can. They should be good at everything.

d)

Countries should not worry about specialization because it leads to increased prices and less competition.

70.

Lisa started a small business selling t-shirts. She used her home as the place to start the business. She purchased the shirts from a company in Haiti. After selling a large amount of t-shirts, Lisa hired her cousins to help package and ship the t-shirts to customers.


In this scenario, Lisa would be an example of a(n) ________________.

a)

Entrepreneur

b)

Natural Resource

c)

Human Capital

d)

Physical Capital

71.

In this scenario, the cousins that helped package and ship the t-shirts are examples of _____________.

a)

Entrepreneur

b)

Natural Resource

c)

Human Capital

d)

Physical Capital

72.

The soil and water used to grow the cotton to make the t-shirts are examples of _________________.

a)

Entrepreneur

b)

Natural Resource

c)

Human Capital

d)

Physical Capital

73.

Which are examples of physical capital?

a)

Iron ore, silver, wood, diamonds.

b)

On the job training, public education.

c)

Technology, machinery, buildings, tools.

d)

Starting your own business or inventing something new.

74.

How does literacy rate affect standard of living?

a)

It has no effect.

b)

The lower the literacy rate the higher the standard of living.

c)

The higher the literacy rate the higher the standard of living.

d)

The higher the literacy rate the lower the standard of living.

75.

What is standard of living?

a)

The level of material comfort as measured by the goods, services, and luxuries available to an individual, group or nation.

b)

The level of goods measured by how many individuals, groups, or nations export each year.

c)

The measure of how long you live.

d)

The measure of how long you stay in school.

76.

What is Gross Domestic Product?

a)

The value of all goods and services imported into a country in a year.

b)

The value of all the services provided within a country in a year.

c)

The value of all goods produced in a country in a year.

d)

The value of all goods and services produced in a country in a year

77.

Use this chart to answer questions 19 and 20.


Country Brazil Canada

GDP per $15,600 $45,600

capita


Unemployment 6% 7%

Rate


Infant Mortality 18.6% 4.5%

Rate


Life 74 82

Expectancy


Literacy 92.6% 99%

Rate


According to the chart which country has the highest percentage of people able to read and write?

a)

Brazil

b)

Canada

78.
People who provide the money to start and operate a business are called_________________.
a)
literates
b)
entrepreneurs
c)
democrats
d)
body guards 
79.
___________ are goods and services sold to other countries
a)
imports
b)
exports
c)
tariffs
d)
embargos
80.
A ________ is a tax put on goods imported from other countries.
a)
tariff
b)
quote
c)
embargo
d)
import
81.
A ___________ is a restriction on the amount of a good that can be imported into country.
a)
tariff
b)
quota
c)
embargo
d)
export
82.
A trade barrier that bans trade with another country is a _____________
a)
tariff
b)
quota
c)
embargo
d)
import
83.

How does a command economic system answer the three economic questions?

a)

The government makes all decisions

b)

The people make all decisions

c)

The people and government make decisions together

d)

A dictator makes the decisions

84.

Even though Germany has a strong economy, what problem is it currently facing?

a)

Reunification caused West Germany's economy to experience a major set back when it absorbed East Germany's economic problems.

b)

Many refugees are fleeing to Germany, and there aren't enough resources for the change in population.

c)

Germany is moving away from a command economy and closer to a market economy.

d)

The government is making all of the decisions, and the people want to have a voice.

85.

How has Russia's economy changed since the fall of the communist Soviet Union?

a)

The government has created more jobs for the people.

b)

The economy has gotten stronger since reunification.

c)

It has been moving away from a command economy and working towards a free market.

d)

It has been moving away from a free market economy and working towards a command economy.

86.
Which of the following is a way in which a country invests in it's human capital?
a)
Taking away health benefits
b)
Increasing education
c)
decreasing education
d)
having long work hours and poor working conditions
87.
Which of the following best defines the term: Entrepreneur
 
a)
A monarch
b)
A President
c)
None of these define Entrepreneur
d)
A business owner
88.
What is the purpose of currency exchange?
a)
So people can have a collection of foreign money
b)
So that countries can trade with one another
c)
So that people can have more practice doing math
d)
So that a country can know that its economy makes more money than other countries
89.
If the literacy rate for a country is low, then the standard of living in the country is probably
a)
low
b)
high
c)
medium
d)
equal
90.

There are 4 basic factors that influence economic growth in any part of the world. They include human capital, natural resources, entrepreneurship and ____.

a)

GDP

b)

capital goods (physical capital)

c)

standard of living

d)

literacy rate

91.
What is one benefit Germany has by being a part of the E.U.?
a)
The purchase goods is made easier and cheaper.
b)
Germans do not compete for jobs.
c)
Germans get free kickbacks from manufacturers.
d)
Germans get free boat rids to Great Britain.
92.
Looking at the chart, what can we say about the relationship between literacy and GDP?
a)
as the literacy rate rises, the GDP's rise
b)
As the literacy rate rises, the GDP decreases
c)
as the literacy rate decreases, the GDP rises
d)
there is no relationship between literacy rates and GDP

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