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How does the government of a republic typically shape its economy?

A
The government allows citizens to own private businesses.
B
The government blocks the ownership of personal property.
C
The government owns all homes and other forms of housing.
D
The government controls factories and other forms of production.
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What is one way a market economy affects the lives of private citizens?

A
Citizens can change jobs relatively easily.
B
Citizens cannot choose their own careers.
C
Citizens do not have to pay for their housing.
D
Citizens have little freedom and independence.
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The goal of a command economy is to

A
sustain self-sufficiency.
B
preserve traditional customs.
C
create equality within a society.
D
promote free economic choices.
4

Which statement best describes a pure market economy?

A
Producer intervention in economic choices is strictly forbidden.
B
The government determines economic choices and makes most decisions.
C
The decisions made by producers and consumers drive all economic choices.
D
Producers and consumers make some economic choices while the government makes others.
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Read the paragraph below, and then decide which type of economy is being described.In this economy, community members typically use simple tools to plant and harvest crops. Food supplies are supplemented by hunting animals and gathering plant materials. Members trade with each other to obtain needed goods, as few people hold currency. Little economic growth occurs.What type of economy is being described?

A
a traditional economy
B
a free market economy
C
a mixed-market economy
D
a command economy
6

The citizens of the United States live and work in a

A
closed economy.
B
command economy.
C
mixed market economy.
D
pure market economy.
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What are the pros of a mixed market economy for most citizens? Select three answers.

A
The government provides most basic necessities for citizens.
B
There is a great deal of independence and personal choice.
C
There may be less of a gap between rich and poor people.
D
The government cannot dictate which jobs citizens hold.
E
There may be greater opportunity to become wealthy.
F
The economic system works to promote equality.

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