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Unit 1 Test

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 5hrs 0mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is an example of a durable good?

a)

A Car

b)

Clothing

c)

Food

d)

Paper Product

2.

Which of the following IS NOT one of the questions all societies face?

a)

What to produce

b)

How often to produce

c)

How to produce

d)

For Whom to produce

3.

What is the fundamental economic problem facing all societies?

a)

Competition

b)

Too many resources

c)

Too many consumers

d)

Scarcity

4.

Which of the following is NOT a factor of production?

a)

Entrepreneurs

b)

Land

c)

Opportunity Cost

d)

Capital

5.

The production possibilities curve illustrates all possible combinations of __________.

a)

Output

b)

Products

c)

Input

d)

Services

6.

Which of the following is not a consumer right?

a)

Right to Choose

b)

Right to be Informed

c)

Right to Safety

d)

Right to Exchange

7.

The division of labor and specialization can improve __________.

a)

Pricing

b)

Productivity

c)

Consumer Habits

d)

Standard of Living

8.

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Circular Flow of economic activity?

a)

Government Agencies

b)

Business

c)

Production Markets

d)

Factor Markets

9.

A major contribution to productivity comes from investments in _________.

a)

Facilities

b)

Land

c)

Stocks

d)

Human Capital

10.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a traditional economy?

a)

New ideas are discouraged & innovation is rare

b)

There is a lower standard of living

c)

Life is stable and predictable

d)

There is a high degree of consumer satisfaction

11.

Which of The following is NOT a characteristic of a command economy.

a)

Many basic health, education, and public services are available at little to no cost

b)

A central authority decides WHAT, HOW, and FOR WHOM to produce

c)

A lack of government interference in economic dealings

d)

Property rights for most citizens are very limited

12.

In a Communist Economy, who has control over the factors of production?

a)

Consumers

b)

The State

c)

Business Owners

d)

Both A and C

13.

Which category does the economy does of the United States fall into?

a)

Mixed Market Economy

b)

Mixed Socialist Economy

c)

Communist Economy

d)

None of the Above

14.

__________ involves the shift of an economy, or part of an economy, from private ownership to government ownership?

a)

Collectivization

b)

Privatization

c)

Nationalization

d)

Isolationism

15.

___________ involved the forced common ownership of all agricultural and industrial enterprises in Russia.

a)

Collectivization

b)

Privatization

c)

Nationalization

d)

Isolationism

16.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of capitalism?

a)

Lack of Competition

b)

Voluntary Exchange

c)

Profit Motive

d)

Economic Freedom

17.

Which of the following is a Disadvantage of capitalism?

a)

A variety of goods are available for consumers

b)

The economy is able to adapt to change

c)

There is always a gap between the rich and poor

d)

There is competition between sellers

18.

How does competition benefit a capitalist economy?

a)

Individual businesses are able to produce the products of their choosing

b)

It assures that unpopular products will not be produced

c)

Only the most efficient producers survive

d)

All of the above

19.

The ________ is a risk-taking individual in search of profits.

a)

Investor

b)

Consumer

c)

Entrepreneur

d)

Manufacturer

20.

The _______ has a sovereignty in the market and ultimately determines what types of products and services are produced.

a)

Entrepreneur

b)

Government

c)

Consumer

d)

Producer

21.

The government serves as a ______ for citizens by making laws against misleading advertising and unsafe products.

a)

Provider

b)

Protector

c)

Regulator

d)

Consumer

22.

It is illegal for employers to discriminate on the basis of...

a)

Age

b)

Race

c)

Religion

d)

All the Above

23.

Which of the following does NOT provide protection from adverse events for Americans?

a)

Medicare

b)

Government Bonds

c)

Welfare

d)

Social Security

24.

Americans place a high value on economic ____________.

a)

Freedom

b)

Compromises

c)

Inflation

d)

Interdependence

25.

If inflation occurs, workers need more money to pay for food, clothing, and shelter.

a)

True

b)

False

26.

In Mixed economies, programs such as health insurance and education are free and no one has to pay for them.

a)

True

b)

False

27.

In a traditional economy, most of the major decisions are made based by government officials

a)

True

b)

False

28.

In countries with a history of command or socialist economies, the GDP per capita is typically lower than those in capitalist countries.

a)

True

b)

False

29.

Most countries that want the advantage of capitalism focus on its benefits and fully understand it costs

a)

True

b)

False

30.

In a mixed economy, people and businesses carry on their economic affairs freely, but they are subject to some government intervention

a)

True

b)

False