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WorksheetsPOB Chapter 4.3 Review
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 13mins
Business activity in the United States is structured as a ___ system.
free market
communist
socialist
all of the above
What are some ways that government is involved in business activities.
regulating utilities
preventing monopolies
preventing false claims on labels
all of the above
Why do private organizations choose efficient ways to produce their products/services?
to avoid paying taxes
to regulate utilities
to earn a profit
none of the above
The government decides price and output amounts. True or False?
true
false
What types of organizations have little government regulation?
private businesses
public utilities
governmental agencies
all of the above
What types of organizations have lots of government regulation?
private businesses
public utilities
governmental organizations
all of the above
What is one example of how government regulates utilities?
it allows them to set up facilities wherever they choose
it enables them to charge customers whatever they choose to make a profit
it approves the rates that they can charge customers
all of the above
A _____ exists when a business has control of the market for a product or service.
sole proprietorship
partnership
corporation
monopoly
When competition is present, consumers get the best values at the fairest prices. True or False?
True
False
What often happens when competition is present in the marketplace?
prices go down
prices go up
prices may go up or down
there is usually no change in price
____ prevent other unfair business practices such as false advertising, deceptive pricing, and misleading labeling.
Americans with Disabilities Act provisions
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Antitrust laws
Small Business Administration
What are some other things that antitrust laws help to prevent? (You may select more than one option.)
false advertising
monopolies
sole proprietorships
misleading labeling
Why does government regulate utilities?
To help assure fair prices
To conserve resources
To avoid overcrowding of utility poles and other facilities
all of the above
The federal government, through the _____, helps new businesses get started by guaranteeing private bank loans.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Americans with Disabilities Act
Antitrust Laws
Small Business Administration
Around ___ of all goods and services bought in the United States are purchased by state, local and federal governments.
8%
16%
24%
32%
____ is the single largest employer in the U.S. economy.
Wal Mart
McDonald's
Government
Target
How does government assist business? (You may select more than one option.)
by providing demographic data
employing workers
selling goods and services
buying goods and services
Government income is called ____.
expenses
profit
revenue
expenditures
Governments can obtain revenue through ____.
taxes
borrowing
fees from traffic violations
fees from license purchases
all of the above
___ taxes are levied on the income of individuals.
Real estate
Sales
Property
Income
The ____ tax is the largest source of revenue for the federal government.
Real Estate
Sales
Property
Individual Income
The ____ regulates utilities in Louisiana.
Louisiana Department of Agriculture
Louisiana Department of Revenue
Louisiana Public Service Commission
Louisiana Utilities Commission
The ___ tax is based on the value of land and buildings.
Property
State Income
Federal Income
Sales
The cost of buying things is increased by a(n) ___ tax.
Property
Real Estate
Income
Sales
Government borrows money by collecting taxes. True or False?
True
False
What is the least risky form of debt?
Stocks
Bonds
Property Taxes
Income Taxes
