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Economic Systems SS.7.CG.3.15

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does capitalism in the United States prioritize to ensure economic freedom?

a)

Government control over businesses

b)

Free market and individual enterprise

c)

Equal wealth distribution among citizens

d)

State ownership of property

2.

How does a free market contribute to raising the standard of living for citizens?

a)

By ensuring equal income for all

b)

Through strict government regulations

c)

By limiting economic opportunities

d)

By encouraging competition and innovation

3.

What is a key advantage of capitalism over government-controlled economic systems?

a)

Decreased individual freedom

b)

More economic opportunities

c)

Less economic prosperity

d)

Higher taxes on individuals

4.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of socialism and communism?

a)

Economic freedom

b)

Equal distribution of resources

c)

Government control over economy

d)

Planned economic activities

5.

What aspect of capitalism is most crucial for improving citizens' quality of life?

a)

Central planning of the economy

b)

Mandatory sharing of profits

c)

Unlimited government intervention

d)

Economic prosperity through free enterprise

6.

What is an economic system?

a)

how society produces goods and services

b)

individuals own their own property

c)

producers and consumers

d)

to eliminate inefficient producers

7.

All of the statements about Capitalism are true, EXCEPT

a)

own their own property

b)

free to use their property without government interference

c)

sell goods and services to other citizens in hopes of making a profit

d)

the government controls all human and natural resources

8.

How does capitalism provide opportunity and economic freedom?

a)

Producers and consumers make their own economic choices with limited government interference.

b)

The government controls what is produced and creates a plan for a business.

c)

The government influences what is produced.

d)

Producers have to pay high taxes.

9.

Which of the following economic systems is also called a "free market"

a)

Capitalism

b)

Communism

c)

Socialism

10.

Which system(s) are government-controlled economic systems?

a)

Capitalism

b)

Communism

c)

Socialism