Partnership Structures Quiz
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Which of the following best describes a consumer in a market economy?

  • An individual who buys products and services for personal use (correct)
  • An individual who takes all the responsibility for a business
  • An organization that engages in commercial activities
  • An individual who sells products and services to others
  • What is a sole proprietorship?

  • An individual who sells products and services to others
  • An organization that engages in commercial activities
  • An individual who buys products and services for personal use
  • An individual who takes all the responsibility for a business (correct)
  • What is the main advantage of starting a sole proprietorship?

  • Tax information
  • Ease of start-up (correct)
  • Limited regulations
  • Government authorization
  • Which type of business structure is separate from its owners and can receive the perks as an individual?

    <p>Corporation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one advantage of operating a business as a corporation?

    <p>Limited liability for shareholders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one disadvantage of operating a business as a corporation?

    <p>Double taxation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of business structure functions on the premise of not making money, but providing necessary services?

    <p>Non-profit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the government in a market economy?

    <p>To create policies to improve market outcomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a participatory role of the government mentioned in the text?

    <p>Regulating education</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an unintended consequence of government policies?

    <p>The creation of the highway system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the government supervising local cable providers or cell phone providers?

    <p>To protect citizens from monopoly situations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of business has virtually no regulations other than industry specific regulations?

    <p>Sole proprietorship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the legal obligation that must be paid and is usually in the form of debts incurred by the business?

    <p>Liability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of business allows for shared decision making and specialization, allowing partners to focus on specific tasks?

    <p>Partnership</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to a sole proprietorship when the owner dies?

    <p>The business dies with them</p> Signup and view all the answers

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