NCFE Review / Week 1 / Monday, May 13

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10 questions
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What is the purpose of national symbols, such as the eagle, the Nazi-German swastika, and the Italian flag?

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The main purpose of a time line is to show the

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“The head alone has the right to deliberate and decide, and the functions of all the other members consist only in carrying out the commands given to them…The more you grant…[to the assembled people], the more it claims…The interest of the state must come first.” – King Louis XIV, France, 1660

Which form of government does this quote describe?

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500 BCE – Democratic principles were practiced by the governments of Greece and Rome
1100s – Democracy was practiced in Italy
1500s – Democracy gained acceptance during the Protestant Reformation
1700s – England’s limited democracy spread to the American colonies
1940s - West German and Japanese governments began democratic practices
1970s – Portuguese and Spanish governments began to practice democracy.

Which statement is consistent with information in the timeline about democracy?

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Throughout history, people have lived on savannas, in deserts, in mountains, along river valleys, along coastlines, and on islands.

This statement demonstrates that people

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In this economic system, government determines what is to be produced; how much is produced; the price the product will sale for; and, in some cases, who can purchase the goods. Consumers have no role.

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In this economic system, the producer decides what, how much, and the value of goods. Consumers can influence production and price. This system encourages competition. This syetem is affected by supply and demand.

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In this economic system, people perform the same tasks that their families have performed for generations. This economic system is based on bartering.

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In this economic system, the government may control the production of certain goods (electricity, power) and private businesses control the production of other goods (shoes, cars).

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In a command economy, economic decisions are mostly influenced by