Question 1 • World History 1A - Mr.Sauceda (Fall 2026)
Read the description of an economic system in an imaginary country. The national government built all the transportation systems. The government determines where the train will go and how much each trip will cost. All people who work on the train system [mechanics, drivers, ticket sales, or cleaners] are employed and paid by the national government. All citizens of this country "share" ownership of the train system.
Answer
A
The people control the means of production.
B
The government makes the economic decisions.
C
The economy operates on prioritizing the individual.
D
The law of supply and demand controls the economy.
Explanation
The government owns the train system, decides where trains go and what trips cost, and employs the workers. These details show that the government makes the economic decisions. The system is not primarily controlled by individual choices or supply and demand.
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