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Which economic system is characterized by government ownership of all businesses and farmland?
Which economic system is characterized by government ownership of all businesses and farmland?
In a capitalist system, the government provides all the needs for the people such as healthcare and education.
In a capitalist system, the government provides all the needs for the people such as healthcare and education.
False
Name an example of a country that follows socialism.
Name an example of a country that follows socialism.
Norway
In a ____ economic system, there tends to be a wide gap between the rich and the poor due to limited social assistance.
In a ____ economic system, there tends to be a wide gap between the rich and the poor due to limited social assistance.
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Match the economic system with its main feature:
Match the economic system with its main feature:
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Which of the following statements best describes socialism?
Which of the following statements best describes socialism?
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The political spectrum has socialism on the left and capitalism on the right.
The political spectrum has socialism on the left and capitalism on the right.
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What determines where a country falls on the political spectrum?
What determines where a country falls on the political spectrum?
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Study Notes
Economic Systems
- Economic systems control and distribute wealth.
- Communism's example countries include the former USSR and Cuba.
- In Communism, the government owns all businesses and farms.
- Citizens work for the government.
- The government provides healthcare, education, and welfare.
- The needs of individuals are less important than the needs of the country.
- Communism has never worked as intended.
Capitalism
- The USA is an example of a capitalist system.
- Capitalism focuses on economic freedom via free markets.
- Regulations are less strict under capitalism compared to other economic systems.
- Individual citizens are responsible for healthcare and education.
- A significant wealth gap often arises between rich and poor in capitalism.
- Social assistance and programs like minimum wage are often limited in this system.
- Capitalism has not truly existed in a fully pure form.
Socialism
- Norway is an example of a socialist country.
- Socialism involves the government providing necessities like healthcare, education, and welfare.
- Funding for services is often based on high taxes.
- The government sometimes owns major industries.
- Citizens typically control their own land and businesses.
- Governments often control the economy and the environment through regulations.
Political Spectrum
- A political spectrum categorises countries based on factors such as wealth distribution, societal willingness to change, and government concern for citizens' rights and needs.
- Left-leaning countries often include wealthier democratic nations.
- These countries often prioritize their citizens and are accepting of new ideas and minorities.
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Explore the fundamentals of various economic systems including Communism, Capitalism, and Socialism. Learn how each system operates, the role of government, and the impact on citizens. This quiz examines real-world examples and critiques of each system's effectiveness.
