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IB: Political Systems

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which of the following best describes a democracy?

a)

A system where a single party controls all aspects of life

b)

A political system in which government is by the people, exercised either directly or through elected representatives

c)

An economic system where the government owns all means of production

d)

A system where the military holds all power

2.

What is a key characteristic of totalitarianism?

a)

Free and fair elections

b)

Limited government intervention in the economy

c)

Centralized control by an authoritarian leader or party

d)

Protection of individual rights

3.

Which of the following is NOT a feature of communism?

a)

Private ownership of property

b)

Collective ownership of the means of production

c)

Central planning of the economy

d)

Absence of class distinctions

4.

In a market economy, who primarily determines what goods and services are produced?

a)

The government

b)

Religious leaders

c)

Consumer demand and supply

d)

Military officials

5.

Which of the following best describes a command economy?

a)

Prices are set by supply and demand

b)

The government makes all economic decisions

c)

Businesses operate independently of the state

d)

There is minimal government intervention

6.

Which political system is most likely to protect individual freedoms and rights?

a)

Totalitarianism

b)

Democracy

c)

Communism

d)

Command economy

7.

Which of the following countries is an example of a market economy?

a)

North Korea

b)

Cuba

c)

United States

d)

Soviet Union (historically)

8.

What is a major impact of totalitarian political systems on international business?

a)

High levels of transparency and predictability

b)

Limited government interference in business

c)

High risk due to unpredictable government actions

d)

Encouragement of free trade

9.

Which of the following is a key difference between democracy and totalitarianism?

a)

Democracies have a single ruling party

b)

Totalitarian states allow for free press

c)

Democracies allow for political pluralism and opposition

d)

Totalitarianism encourages individual freedoms

10.

Which economic system is most closely associated with communism?

a)

Market economy

b)

Mixed economy

c)

Command economy

d)

Traditional economy

11.

Which of the following is a global example of a command economy?

a)

Japan

b)

Germany

c)

North Korea

d)

Canada

12.

How does a market economy impact international business?

a)

It restricts foreign investment

b)

It allows for competition and innovation

c)

It eliminates private enterprise

d)

It centralizes all business decisions

13.

Which of the following statements is true about communism?

a)

It supports private property rights

b)

It aims for a classless society

c)

It is based on free market principles

d)

It limits government involvement in the economy

14.

What is one potential disadvantage of a command economy for international businesses?

a)

High levels of competition

b)

Unpredictable government intervention

c)

Lack of government regulation

d)

Rapid innovation

15.

Which of the following best describes the relationship between political systems and economic systems?

a)

Political systems have no influence on economic systems

b)

Economic systems determine the type of political system

c)

Political systems often shape the structure and functioning of economic systems

d)

All countries have the same political and economic systems