12 Questions
What is the primary goal of a government?
To provide benefits to society and accomplish collective goals
What is the main characteristic of a democratic form of government?
Control by the people
What type of economic system is often associated with democracy?
Capitalism
What is the primary role of private businesses in a capitalist system?
To produce and sell consumer goods and services for a profit
What type of goods or services are provided by the government in a capitalist system?
Public goods and services
What is the main purpose of government protection over natural resources?
To protect the resources for the benefit of all
Match the following economic systems with their characteristics:
Capitalism = Means of production are controlled by individuals Socialism = Means of production are controlled by the government or public Democracy = A form of government in which power is held by the people Monarchy = Not mentioned
Match the following goods or services with their providers:
Private goods = Private businesses Public goods = The government Common goods = Not mentioned Consumer goods = Private industries
Match the following forms of government with their characteristics:
Democracy = Power is controlled by the people Monarchy = Not mentioned Socialism = Means of production are controlled by the government Representative democracy = A form of democracy in which citizens elect representatives
Match the following economic concepts with their purposes:
Profit = Earned by private businesses in a capitalist system Regulation = A means of government control in a socialist system Investment = Made by individuals in business and industry Taxation = Not mentioned
Match the following roles with their performers:
Producing consumer goods = Private businesses Providing public goods = The government Protecting common goods = The government Earning a profit = Private industries
Match the following systems with their associations:
Democracy = Often associated with capitalism Socialism = Advocates public or government control over the means of production Capitalism = Often associated with democracy Representative democracy = Practiced in the United States
Learn about the fundamentals of government and politics, including the system of organization, allocation of authority, and associated economic systems. Understand the concept of democracy and its relationship with capitalism.
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