Benchmark Test 2
Benchmark Test 2.
- 1.
Which country depends most on nuclear power as a source of energy?
- A.
Sweden
- B.
Germany
- C.
Poland
- D.
France
Correct Answer
D. France -
- 2.
An example of economic cooperation among European nations that occurred in the late 1900s was the
- A.
Creation of the League of Nations
- B.
Signing of the Treaty of Versailles.
- C.
Introduction of the Eurodollar.
- D.
Creation of the United Nations.
Correct Answer
C. Introduction of the Eurodollar. -
- 3.
What is the importance of the European Union (EU), which was established in the 1990s?
- A.
It is a special stock market for European businesses.
- B.
It provides better training for people wanting to run businesses.
- C.
It provides its members with military protection from foreign attack.
- D.
It is a system to remove tariff barriers and open trade between countries.
Correct Answer
D. It is a system to remove tariff barriers and open trade between countries. -
- 4.
In which system of government does the legislature elect the executive leader?
- A.
Democratic
- B.
Communist
- C.
Parliamentary
- D.
Totalitarian
Correct Answer
C. Parliamentary -
- 5.
Which of the following traits may be found in a socialist economy?
- A.
The government owns half of the land and industry while the people own the other half.
- B.
The government sets economic goals, owns some businesses, and generally has a major role in the economy.
- C.
Individuals and private companies own land and industry and there is little government control.
- D.
The government owns most of the land and industry with just a few individuals and private companies owning land.
Correct Answer
B. The government sets economic goals, owns some businesses, and generally has a major role in the economy. -
- 6.
A sixth-grade class decides to open a popcorn stand. The stand and the popcorn popper are examples of which factor of production?
- A.
Capital resources.
- B.
Human resources.
- C.
Natural resources.
- D.
Entrepreneurship.
Correct Answer
A. Capital resources. -
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