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Ch. 10: Shaping America's Economy

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 9hrs 45mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Someone who makes goods or provides services

(a)  

2.

a tax on goods from other places

(a)  

3.

A skill or knowledge in one job

(a)  

4.

A type of economy where people decide what to buy and sell

(a)  

5.

How much of a good or service is available to buy at all prices

(a)  

6.

A small payment that is added for borrowed money (if you get a loan from the bank)

(a)  

7.

The amount of a good or service that people will want at all prices

(a)  

8.

Someone who buys goods and services

(a)  

9.

Which following statements are true about a free market economy?

a)

Prices are chosen by the government.

b)

Prices change because of supply and demand.

c)

The government tries to control the economy through taxes.

d)

All of these answers are correct

10.

What is the main role that producers play in our economy?

a)

They create goods.

b)

They buy services from others.

c)

They borrow money.

d)

They control trade

11.

When do prices fall?

a)

When there is a surplus

b)

When demand is higher than supply

c)

When demand is lower than supply

d)

All of these answers are correct

12.

Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson had different opinions on the government and economy. How did George Washington respond?

a)

He put Hamilton in charge of the Treasury

b)

He gave the government little power in the economy

c)

He chose not to have a free market economy

d)

He took control of the economy

13.

What part of the government is responsible for collecting taxes?

a)

Army

b)

Senate

c)

Treasury

d)

Supreme Court

14.

The Constitution gives the government the ability to do what?

a)

Create Money

b)

Borrow Money

c)

Make laws about trade

d)

All of these answers are corrects

15.

Which of the following is an example of specialization?

a)

NBA Basketball players

b)

People's ideas are protected under the law

c)

The Treasury prints money for people to use

d)

Prices rise when demand increases.

16.

The Constitution gives people the right to do what?

a)

Choose what they want to do for a job

b)

Avoid paying any taxes

c)

Use electricity in cities in the United States

d)

Maintain an isolated market

17.

The Treasury can coin money to be used in all of the states protects which part of the economy does this article protect?

a)

Trade

b)

Business

c)

Money

18.

The national government can make laws about trade between states which part of the economy does this article protect?

a)

Trade

b)

Business

c)

Money

19.

The government cannot take land, a building, or goods away from a business. Which part of the economy does this article protect?

a)

Trade

b)

Business

c)

Money

20.

The national government can set tariffs for trade with other countries. Which part of the economy does this article protect?

a)

Trade

b)

Business

c)

Money

21.

The Constitution prevents states from taxing the imports of other states. Which part of the economy does this article protect?

a)

Trade

b)

Business

c)

Money

22.

People can submit patents for the things they invent and sell. Which part of the economy does this article protect?

a)

Trade

b)

Business

c)

Money

23.

The government can borrow money and pay it back with interest. Which part of the economy does this article protect?

a)

Trade

b)

Business

c)

Money

24.

States cannot put tariffs (taxes) on each other’s goods and services. Which part of the economy does this article protect?

a)

Trade

b)

Business

c)

Money

25.

This article gives people the right to choose what they want to do for a job

a)

Trade

b)

Business

c)

Money

26.

Under the articles the government can collect taxes to pay for services and pay back debts

a)

Trade

b)

Business

c)

Money

27.

In the month of December, sunscreen goes on sale for 50% off the price it sells for in July. What is the supply and demand for sunscreen?

a)

High Demand, Low Supply

b)

Low Demand, High Supply

28.

During the holiday season the most popular toy increases in price because many kids want it. What is the supply & demand for the popular toy?

a)

High Demand, Low Supply

b)

Low Demand, High Supply

29.

A shoe store is having a sale on all of last year’s shoe styles. What is the supply & demand for last year’s shoes?

a)

High Demand, Low Supply

b)

Low Demand, High Supply

30.

The newest book in a very popular series has just been released, and your bookstore only receives a few copies. The price of the book increases. What is the supply & demand for the new book?

a)

High Demand, Low Supply

b)

Low Demand, High Supply

31.

A person who goes to the mall and buys a purse is a:

a)

Producer

b)

Consumer

c)

Good

d)

Service

32.

Someone who makes Youtube content for a living is a:

a)

Producer

b)

Consumer

c)

Good

d)

Service

33.

Getting your haircut at the barbershop is an example of a:

a)

Producer

b)

Consumer

c)

Good

d)

Service

34.

The Nintendo Switch is an example of a:

a)

Producer

b)

Consumer

c)

Good

d)

Service

35.

Look at the list of some of the clauses under Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution. Which clause would be most important for someone who just invented a new social media app? Explain why

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