Government & Economy CRCT Trivia Game

Question 1 Which of the following statements is the BEST example of a command economy? A – Anyone can easily start a company to sell goods. B – Anyone can make a profit from hard work. C – The government controls the economy. D – Traditional foods are gathered for sale.

Question 1 Answer C – The government controls the economy.

Question 2 A tax on imports is called a(n) A – Quota B – Tariff C – Embargo D - Sale

Question 2 Answer B - Tariff

Question 3 Which country is not a part of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)? A – The United States B – Canada C – Mexico D - Brazil

Question 3 Answer D - Brazil

Question 4 Which form of government has the most citizen participation? A – Autocracy B – Oligarchy C – Democracy D - Unitary

Question 4 Answer C - Democracy

Double or Nothing What is the purpose of the European Union? A – To unite Europe into one culture with one language and religion. B – To guarantee the freedom of movement of people, goods, service, and capital. C – To ensure that all Europeans agree on political ideologies. D – To establish trade barriers between European countries.

Double or Nothing Answer B – To guarantee the freedom of movement of people, goods, service, and capital.

Question 6 An Autocracy puts the power of the government into the hands of A – The citizens B – A single person C – The representatives D – A small group of people

Question 6 Answer B – A single person

Question 7 Which statement is true about an oligarchy? A – Anyone can lead B – Leaders are elected C – Laws protect the citizens D – A small group of people govern

Question 7 Answer D – A small group of people govern

Question 8 In what ways are the prime minister and the president alike? A – The lawmaking body appoints them B – They make the laws for their countries C – They are in charge of the military and control the government D – They can dissolve the lawmaking body

Question 8 Answer C – They are in charge of the military and control the government

Question 9 Who has the most political power in the Australian government? A – Governor-General B – High Court Judge C – The Monarch D – The Prime Minister

Question 9 Answer D – The Prime Minister

Double or Nothing To be Prime Minister in the United Kingdom, a person must first be elected to which governing body? A – House of Representatives (part of congress) B – Privy Council C – House of Commons (part of parliament) D - Monarchy

Double or Nothing Answer C – House of Commons (part of parliament)

Question 11 Which is an example of a natural resource? A – Automobiles B – Education C – Forests D - Highways

Question 11 Answer C – Forests

Question 12 Which is an example of an entrepreneur? A – People who operate a hospital B – A person who runs a government-owned coal mine C – Roofers who work for a business owned by an individual D – A person who uses his/her money to start a business selling cell phones

Question 12 Answer D – A person who uses his/her money to start a business selling cell phones

Question 13 What type of economic system was used by the Aborigines? A – Capitalism B – Command Economy C – Traditional Economy D – Market Economy

Question 13 Answer C – Traditional Economy

Question 14 Which type of trade barrier involves a limit on goods brought into the country? A – Embargo B – Quota C – Tariff D – Voluntary Exchange

Question 14 Answer B – Quota

Double or Nothing In order to help Russian farmers sell more food, some people want to put a tax on the food imported from other countries. This is an example of a(n) A – Embargo B – Quota C – Tariff D - Barter

Double or Nothing Answer C - Tariff Help me sell my goods!!! ?

Total Double or Nothing Question Which might make an embargo against a country successful? A – Merchants are able to continue doing business and make a profit. B – People in the country are not affected. C – The citizens in the country suffer because of the embargo and demand a change from their government. D – The country does not need to trade with other countries and increases its GDP per capita.

Total Double or Nothing Answer C – The citizens in the country suffer because of the embargo and demand a change from their government.

What are 2 examples of investing in human capital?

Investing in the PEOPLE of a country or business… healthcare, education, skills, training

What are 2 examples of investing in physical capital?

Investing in the physical resources of a country or business… highways, buildings, technology, machinery… all of this will allow MORE PROFIT ($$$$$)!

What is the % of people who can read and write in a country called?

Literacy rate

What is the average number of years the citizens of a country will live called?

Life expectancy

What is the total value of all goods and services produced in a country in a year?

GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT

What are 2 things seem to go along with a country’s GDP?

Literacy rate life expectancy quality of life

Describe a federal government.

One central government shares or divides power with lower levels of government (state, local- county, city)