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The difference in income between the richest and poorest citizens is called

a
a command economy.
u
unemployment.
p
private property.
t
the wealth gap.
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In a mixed market economy, property owned by the government

A
can be used by many citizens.
B
can cause economic inequality.
C
can help promote personal wealth.
D
can be used for private businesses.
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What is one counter-argument to the premise that the wealth gap is a serious problem which needs to be addressed?

T
The lower classes have the opportunity to invest.
P
Poor people can easily move into the middle class.
I
Investments by the upper class create lower-class jobs.
B
Buying power sharply increases for the working class.
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Private property is land or goods

o
owned by the government.
o
owned by an individual.
u
used by state officials.
u
used for taxation.
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How can the government reduce the wealth gap in a mixed market economy?

A
The government can control income levels by placing limits on how much citizens can earn.
B
The government can eliminate minimum wages for workers to account for economic differences.
C
The government can improve education to provide new opportunities for workers in the lower class.
D
The government can tax members of the wealthy class at a lower rate to address differences in income.
6

Critics of the wealth gap might argue that

A
economic growth will likely decline over time.
B
the upper classes cannot help create new jobs.
C
the wealthy become unable to make investments.
D
buying power exceeds the supply from producers.
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Critics of the wealth gap might argue that

e
economic growth will likely decline over time.
t
the upper classes cannot help create new jobs.
t
the wealthy become unable to make investments.
b
buying power exceeds the supply from producers.
8

When compared to a mixed-market economy, a command economy typically has

A
more private ownership.
B
more government control over production.
C
strong consumer-buying power.
D
a greater chance for a high income.
9

A wealth gap is an economic difference between

A
nations.
B
economic classes.
C
businesses.
D
governments.
10

In a mixed market economy, property owned by an individual

A
can be used by all citizens.
B
can be run by a city or state.
C
can help promote personal wealth.
D
can be used by government workers.
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How does a high unemployment rate affect the economy?

A
A high unemployment rate has no effect.
A
A high unemployment rate has little effect.
A
A high unemployment rate has a very positive effect.
A
A high unemployment rate has a very negative effect.
12

In a mixed market economy, property owned by the government

A
can be used by many citizens.
B
can cause economic inequality.
C
can help promote personal wealth.
D
can be used for private businesses.
13

This graph shows the changing unemployment rate in the United States.Based on this graph, what can be concluded about the economy between 1991 and 2008?

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A
The economy was getting stronger because unemployment was low.
B
The economy was getting stronger because too many manufacturing jobs were available.
C
The economy was getting weaker because employment was low.
D
The economy was getting weaker because stagflation was occuring.
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Ivan works for an automobile factory that exports cars around the world. The government manages the factory, and he lives in housing provided by the city. Ivan most likely lives in

A
a closed economy with limited government regulation.
B
a pure market economy with no government regulation.
C
a command economy with heavy government regulation.
D
a mixed market economy with some government regulation.
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When compared to a mixed-market economy, a command economy typically has

A
more private ownership.
B
more government control over production.
C
strong consumer-buying power.
D
a greater chance for a high income.
16

What is one possible effect of high unemployment in a mixed market economy?

T
The government will intervene to appoint new jobs to workers.
A
A lack of income will weaken the buying power for many people.
N
New government-run farms and factories will open to provide work.
T
The wealth gap between the upper and lower classes will decrease.
17

How does a high unemployment rate affect the economy?

A
A high unemployment rate has no effect.
B
A high unemployment rate has little effect.
C
A high unemployment rate has a very positive effect.
D
A high unemployment rate has a very negative effect.
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What is one possible effect of high unemployment in a mixed market economy?

A
The government will intervene to appoint new jobs to workers.
B
A lack of income will weaken the buying power for many people.
C
New government-run farms and factories will open to provide work.
D
The wealth gap between the upper and lower classes will decrease.
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In a mixed market economy, a fire breaks out in a sneaker factory. The repair work most likely will be paid by

A
the government group that runs the factory.
B
the state agency that operates the factory.
C
the city official who manages the factory.
D
the private citizen who owns the factory.
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This graph shows the changing unemployment rate in the United States.From 2001 to 2011, unemployment in the United States

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A
stayed the same.
B
slightly changed.
C
sharply increased.
D
sharply decreased.

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