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Unit 5 Social Studies

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Describe a traditional economy.

a)

A economy is an economy that is run by the ways that our ancestors used.

b)

An economy that shares traits from command and market economies.

c)

An economy that is controled partly by the people and by the government.

d)

A economy is run by the government alone.

e)

A economy is run by the people along with supply and demand.

2.

Which is South Africa's economy

a)

Traditional Economy

b)

Market Economy

c)

Command Economy

d)

Mixed Economy

3.

Describe a mixed economy.

a)

An economy that is controled partly by the people and by the government.

b)

A economy is an economy that is run by the ways that our ancestors used.

c)

A economy is run by the government alone.

d)

A market economy is run by the people along with supply and demand.

4.

Describe a command economy.

a)

An economy economy is run by the government alone.

b)

An economy that is controlled partly by the people and by the government.

c)

An economy is an economy that is run by the ways that our ancestors used.

d)

An economy is run by the people along with supply and demand.

5.

Why do people pay taxes?

a)

To buy video games

b)

To fund government services

c)

To purchase holiday gifts

d)

To invest in stocks

6.

What is the main purpose of the government in a community?

a)

To organize sports events

b)

To provide services and enforce laws

c)

To run businesses

d)

To teach students in schools

7.

Describe a market economy.

a)

An economy that is controled partly by the people and by the government.

b)

A economy is an economy that is run by the ways that our ancestors used.

c)

A economy is run by the people along with supply and demand.

d)

An economy is run by the government alone.

8.

When were Embargoes in South Africa used. Choose Two Awnsers

a)

1970

b)

1964

c)

1949

d)

Early 2000nds

9.

Why were Embargoes used in South Africa

a)

The majority of people were black

b)

Other country's were mad

c)

The country was at war

d)

The Majority of people were white

10.

Which is Nigeria's economy

a)

Mixed Economy

b)

Command Economy

c)

Traditonal Economy

d)

Market Economy

11.

How can a government improve its standard of living?

a)

By investing in the military

b)

By increasing the Literacy rate.

c)

By investing in the economy

d)

By investing in health care

12.

A presidential veto of a law is an example of —

a)

due process

b)

judicial activism

c)

individual rights

d)

checks and balances

13.

What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?

a)

The Bill of Rights

b)

The First Ten Amendments

c)

The Rights of the People

d)

The Amendments of the Constitution

14.

The Bill of Rights is an important addition to the U.S. Constitution because it ―

a)

contains ideas from the Enlightenment philosophers

b)

includes specific rights to which American citizens are entitled

c)

outlines the requirements for being President of the United States

d)

lists the grievances the American colonists had against the British king

15.

Whose main job is to make laws?

a)

Congress

b)

Governor

c)

President

d)

Supreme Court

16.

Which characteristic best completes section II of the diagram?

a)

President of the United States

b)

Negotiated the Louisiana Purchase

c)

Author of the Declaration of Independence

d)

Military commander during the American Revolution

17.

The judicial branch can decide whether a law is —

a)

popular

b)

unreasonable

c)

unconstitutional

d)

wise

18.

What is an amendment?

a)

a resolution by the states

b)

a law passed by Congress

c)

a bill that guarantees rights

d)

a change to the Constitution

19.

Which of these does the First Amendment protect?

a)

printing lies about people

b)

criticizing the government

c)

making students pray in school

d)

falsely shouting “fire” in a crowd

20.

What Bill of Rights is described here:

Guards against unreasonable searches

and seizures.

a)

1st Amedment

b)

4th Amendment

c)

10th Amendment

21.

What is a traditional economy?

a)

An economy that relies on customs and traditions to make economic decisions.

b)

An economy that is controlled by the government.

c)

An economy that is driven by supply and demand.

d)

An economy that combines elements of command and market economies.

22.

Which of the following best describes a mixed economy?

a)

An economy that is entirely controlled by the government.

b)

An economy that relies solely on market forces.

c)

An economy that combines elements of both command and market economies.

d)

An economy that is based on traditional practices.

23.

What is the primary role of the government in a command economy?

a)

To regulate and control all major aspects of the economy.

b)

To allow market forces to determine economic outcomes.

c)

To preserve traditional economic practices.

d)

To support private businesses in their growth.

24.

Why are taxes important in a society?

a)

To fund government services and infrastructure.

b)

To increase the wealth of private individuals.

c)

To discourage people from working.

d)

To support only military expenditures.

25.

What is the main characteristic of a market economy?

a)

Government control over all economic activities.

b)

Economic decisions made by customs and traditions.

c)

Economic decisions driven by supply and demand.

d)

A combination of government and market forces.