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Forms of Business, Roles of Gov't, and Market Structure

Total questions: 45

Worksheet time: 33mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the most common form of business ownership?
a)
Corporation
b)
Company
c)
Sole Proprietorship
d)
LLC
2.
This type of business is subject to many more laws and are more difficult to form.
a)
Proprietorship
b)
Partnership
c)
Corporation
d)
Franchise
3.
This type of organization is a legal entity separate from its owners.
a)
Sole proprietorship
b)
Partnership
c)
Corporation
d)
Franchise
4.
The major policy and financial decision makers of a corporation are determined by the...
a)
CEO/GM/President
b)
Chairman of the Board
c)
Shareholders
d)
Board of Directors
5.

Which of the following best describes the term limited liability? If the business fails:

a)

Personal possessions of the owner can be taken to pay any debts

b)

The owner is personally liable for all the debts of the business

c)

There is no limit on the amount the owner has to pay to settle debts

d)

The owner only loses the amount invested in the business

6.

Which legal structure would an individual wishing to start-up a small business choose because it is quick, easy and inexpensive to set up?

a)

Sole proprietorship

b)

Partnership

c)

Privately Held Corporation

d)

Corporation

7.

Which of the following is a drawback for an entrepreneur setting up a business as a sole proprietorship?

a)

Profit is shared

b)

Financial accounts are kept private

c)

Limited liability

d)

Unlimited liability

8.
This type of business is owned by stockholders.
a)
Sole proprietorship
b)
Partnership
c)
Corporation
d)
Franchise
9.

The type of business ownership in which all business decisions are the responsibility of the owner.

a)
Sole proprietorship
b)
Partnership
c)
Corporation
d)
Franchise
10.
Income is taxed twice for this form of business.
a)
Sole proprietorship
b)
Partnership
c)
Corporation
d)
Franchise
11.
This type of ownership offers quick startup, an established business plan, recognizable trademark/brand, and a proven promotional strategy.
a)
Sole proprietorship
b)
Partnership
c)
Corporation
d)
Franchise
12.
This type of business allows a third party to use its business logo, name, and business model in exchange for royalties. 
a)
Sole proprietorship
b)
Partnership
c)
Corporation
d)
Franchise
13.
This type of organization is a legal entity separate from its owners.
a)
Sole proprietorship
b)
Partnership
c)
Corporation
d)
Franchise
14.
A sole proprietorship business can be owned by more than one person.
a)
True
b)
False
15.
In limited partnerships (LLC's), creditors cannot go after the assets of the owners.
a)
True
b)
False
16.
A hair salon could be a sole proprietorship, a partnership, or a corporation.
a)
True
b)
False
17.
Which of the following is an advantage of a partnership?
a)
Unlimited Liability
b)
Arguments
c)
Shared responsibility
d)
Less investors
18.

A type of business ownership that allows its owners to avoid double taxation because the organization is not required to pay corporate taxes

a)

Partnership

b)

S Corporation

c)

Limited Liability

d)

Sole Proprietor

19.

Which of the following is an example of a franchise?

a)

McDonalds

b)

Foot Locker

c)

Macy's

d)

Primark

20.

A form of business ownership that is taxed like a partnership but enjoys the benefits of a limited liability like a corporation.

a)

Limited Liability Company

b)

Corporation

c)

Partnership

d)

Franchise

21.

Recurring royalty fees as a percentage of sales or profits is a disadvantage of a _________________________.

a)

Partnership

b)

Franchise

c)

Corporation

d)

S Corporation

22.

A disadvantage of a _____________are its restrictions on number and type of shareholders.

a)

Franchise

b)

Corporation

c)

LLC

d)

S Corporation

23.

This type of business is generally only available to a group of professionals such as lawyers or accountants which is a disadvantage.

a)

LLC

b)

Partnership

c)

Co-Operative

d)

Sole Propritorship

24.

LLC represents Limited Liability Company

a)

True

b)

False

25.
Factors that make it difficult for new firms to enter a market are called
a)
Barriers to entry
b)
Factors of production
c)
Limited supply
d)
Monopolistic Outlook
26.

A market that has a few sellers of basically the same goods.

a)

Perfect Competition

b)

Pure Monopoly

c)

Monopolistic Competition

d)

Oligopoly

27.

Which type of market structures has many producers (companies) and sell similar but different products from each other? These companies have a little control over the price and there are relatively low barriers to entry.

a)

perfect competition

b)

monopolistic competition

c)

oligopoly

d)

monopoly

28.
List the four market structures in order from least competitive to most competitive.
a)
Oligopoly, Monopoly, Perfect Competition, Monopolistic Competition
b)
Perfect Competition, Oligopoly, Monopoly, Monopolistic Competition
c)
Monopoly, Oligopoly, Monopolistic Competition, Perfect Competition
d)
Monopoly, Monopolistic Competition, Perfect Competition, Oligopoly
29.

Which of the following is NOT a Market Structure?

a)

Perfect Competition

b)

Oligopoly

c)

Monopoly

d)

Corporation

30.
Which market structure involves selling identical products?
a)
Perfect Competition
b)
Monopolistic Competition
c)
Oligopoly
d)
Monopoly
31.

Which type of market structure is where a single firm controls the entire market.

a)

Oligopoly

b)

Monopolistic

c)

Monopoly

d)

Perfect Competition

32.

A _________________ is an economic system in which economic decisions and the pricing of goods and services are guided by the interactions of a country's individual citizens and businesses.

a)

Free Enterprise Economy

b)

Free Economy

c)

Monopolistic Economy

d)

Market Economy

33.

Which of the following is main function of government in a market economy? Check all that apply

a)

Equity

b)

Economic Growth or Stability

c)

Efficiency

d)

Infrastructure

34.

 The term________________refers to an enterprise which does not only make use of traditional methods of distribution, but also makes use of internet technology in order to easily expand its market and make the product or service more accessible.

a)

E-Business

b)

Hybbrid Business

c)

E-mail

d)

E-Commerce

35.

Which of the following is true of the Federal Trade Commission?

a)

A. Demotes fair competition

b)

Prevents monopolies

c)

Breaks up companies with control of a market

d)

Prevents false/deceptive advertising

36.

Which of the following is NOT an agency which protects consumers?

a)

Consumer Product Safety Commission

b)

Fair Packaging and Labeling Act

c)

Consumer Price Fixing

d)

Fair Credit Reporting Act

37.

Sales taxes are added to the price of goods and services at the time of purchase.

a)

True

b)

False

38.

Which of the following is an example of an item with excise tax?

a)

Processed snack foods

b)

Gasoline

c)

Clothing

d)

Produce

39.

Which of the following is the term for a special tax placed on foreign goods sold in the United States?

a)

Tea

b)

Excise

c)

Tariffs

d)

Sales

40.

When union representatives and management come together to discuss issues between employees and employers, it is known as which of the following?

a)

Glass ceiling

b)

Collective bargaining

c)

Union Strike

d)

Affirmative Action

41.

Which of the following correctly lists the three branches of government?

a)

Executive, legislative and judicial

b)

Judicial, administrative and sheriff’s

c)

Administrative, legislative and sheriff’s

d)

Executive, statutory and administrativ

42.

How does the Federal Reserve slow inflation and economic growth?

a)

Buying securities

b)

Stimulating economic growth

c)

Lowering interest rates

d)

Raising interest rates

43.

The Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890 did which of the following?

a)

Established the Federal Trade Commission

b)

Allowed the government to break up companies with control of a market

c)

Increased sales taxes and allowed the federal government to collect income tax

d)

Established the Federal Reserve Bank

44.

What is the term for the removal or relaxation of the rules affecting businesses within certain industries?

a)

Regulation

b)

Inexertion

c)

Deregulation

d)

Exertion

45.

What did the Taft-Hartley Act of 1947 legalize?

a)

Closed shops B. Labor unions

b)

Right-to-work laws

c)

Labor unions

d)

Collective bargaining