Transcript Unit 7 Jeopardy

Unit 7 Jeopardy
Which of these was the main purpose
of the North American Free Trade
Agreement (NAFTA) of 1993?
a. to weaken Mexico's economy
b. to attract United States workers to
Mexico
c. to encourage Mexican companies
to move to Canada
d. to open markets between the
United States and Mexico
Which of these best explains why local
governments create zoning laws?
a. to require builders to pursue creative
designs
b. to increase the number of jobs in a
community
c. to encourage businesses and citizens
to recycle more goods
d. to control the use of buildings and
land within a community
Which of these is an economic benefit of
lower tax rates?
a. better public services
b. more consumer spending
c. expanded government programs
d. larger number of government
employees
Read the excerpt below.
Which of these was most likely the United States
policy toward Cuba at the time the article was
written?
A. boycotting Cuban exports
B. funding the Cuban government
C. maintaining a military alliance with Cuba
D. encouraging other nations to trade with Cuba
Which of these is most likely a goal of
the policy toward Cuba?
A. to increase tourism to Cuba
B. to eliminate migration from Cuba
C. to weaken the economy of Cuba
D. to obtain military intelligence about
Cuba
Which of these is a characteristic of a
market economy?
A. limited business rights
B. competition between businesses
C. government control and ownership of
property
D. nationwide pricing rules for goods and
services
A local government has a limited amount
of money to spend. It decides to spend
the money to support local businesses
instead of to remove trash from
unused buildings and vacant lots.
Which of these is the opportunity cost of
this decision?
A. tax revenue
B. jobs for local residents
C. a clean environment
D. profits for business owners
Read the news article excerpt below.
Which of these statements is supported by the excerpt?
A. Wildlife preservation is mainly a responsibility of private
organizations.
B. The federal and state governments share responsibilities for
preserving wildlife.
C. The state government relies mainly on private developers to
enforce wildlife regulations.
D. Wildlife regulations issued by the state government take
priority over federal regulations.
Which of these best describes the
United States’ economic system?
F mixed
G market
H command
J traditional
Study the political cartoon below.
Copyright © 2002 by Eric Smith. Reprinted by permission of Eric
Smith.
EPA: Environmental Protection Agency
To which problem in Maryland does the political cartoon
most directly apply?
F determining traffic patterns in Annapolis
G informing Baltimore residents of crime rates
H improving the water quality in the Chesapeake Bay
J limiting the growing population around Washington, D.C.
Which of these is an example of
government fiscal policy?
A creating budgets
B adjusting the discount rate
C conducting open-market operations
D changing the reserve requirement
The United Nations was organized to
A decrease trade barriers
B prevent further world wars
C establish a military alliance
D create a single world currency
Read the news article excerpt below.
Which of these government responsibilities is most
closely related to the activity described in the
excerpt?
A. protecting public safety
B. promoting economic growth
C. protecting individual liberties
D. promoting regional cooperation
Which of these is a role of regulatory
agencies such as the Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) and
Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA)?
A. to set up worker training programs
B. to establish the prime interest rate
C. to protect the safety of citizens
D. to make rules about campaigns for
public office
Read the news article excerpt below.
The government action in the news article is an
example of
A. state government cooperation in regional issues
B. federal intervention in states’ rights issues
C. the government’s role in a free market economy
D. the improved condition of polluted waterways
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) requires
that all products labeled “Made in the USA”
be “all or virtually all” made in the United
States.
Which of these is the main reason for the
above requirement?
A. to increase the advertising industry's profits
B. to encourage more foreign imports
C. to enforce truth-in-advertising standards
D. to lower the cost of manufactured goods
Which of these is a responsibility of the
Federal Reserve System?
• collecting taxes
• lending money to individuals
• controlling the money supply
• approving government budgets
Which of these is a characteristic of an
economic downturn?
• increased employment levels
• increased consumer spending
• decreased government regulation
• decreased production of goods and
services
Which of these environmental issues
would be the least likely topic for joint
action by the United States and
Canada?
• air pollution
• wildlife migration
• water quality
• residential development
The federal government allows individuals to take
income tax deductions for contributions they make
to charities. This practice results in a loss of tax
revenue for the government.
Which of these best explains why the government
allows this type of tax deduction?
• to encourage charities to hire more workers
• to encourage people to pay their taxes on time
• to increase the benefits provided by charities
• to increase the amount of government regulations
Read the news article excerpt.
Based on the article, which of these is a function of
the Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA)?
• operating public hospitals
• constructing state highways
• ensuring the welfare of citizens
• developing technology to predict weather
Which of these government regulatory
agencies enforces legislation to limit
or reduce water pollution?
• the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
• the Food and Drug Administration
(FDA)
• the Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA)
• the Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA)
Which of these actions best describes
regional cooperation?
• A state park expands its tree planting
program.
• Maryland increases pay for state
employees.
• The state capitol and other public
buildings are opened to visitors.
• State governors meet to plan
interstate highways
The United States Department of
Agriculture (USDA) provides help to
landowners who want to restore
wetlands located on their property.
What is most likely the purpose of this
program?
• to protect the environment
• to purchase private property
• to encourage development
• to increase tax revenues
After purchasing a new car, the owner
had the steering wheel repaired at
least four times within one year.
Under Maryland law, the person is
entitled to a new car or a refund.
The purpose of this law is to protect the
• consumer
• government
• automobile salesperson
• automobile manufacturer
In the 1980s, the United States, some European
countries, and the United Nations banned the
trade of certain goods and services to South
Africa. The policy was in response to South African
laws which enforced racial segregation.
Which of these best describes this action toward South
Africa?
• the use of diplomacy to gain military strength
• the use of free trade to build military alliances
• the use of humanitarian aid to win political
support
• the use of economic sanctions to bring about
social change
Which of these does the International
Red Cross provide in time of war?
• health care to prisoners of war
• trained personnel to assist in combat
• military protection to nations
surrounding war zones
• ambassadors to help warring nations
reach peaceful agreements
Which of these is the main goal of both
the World Bank and the International
Monetary Fund?
• to improve the economies of member
nations
• to promote democratic reforms in
member nations
• to increase reliance on agriculture in
member nations
• to support the educational institutions
of member nations
Why did the United States government
most likely sign the North American
Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?
• to expand the economy
• to establish a military alliance
• to provide direct funding to foreign
countries
• to improve the transportation system
between member countries
The Maryland State Highway
Administration is considering a plan to
widen three miles of a major route
from two lanes to six lanes.
Which of these most likely caused this
planned action?
• a decrease in trucking
• an increase in population
• an increase in unemployment rates
• a decrease in construction work
If tax revenues decrease, what would be
the effect on the state of Maryland?
• Maryland would reduce tax rates.
• Retail businesses would lower prices.
• Maryland would reduce funding for
some programs.
• The federal government would
replace lost income from taxes.
The Clean Alternative program was developed
by the Maryland state government to
encourage businesses, such as taxicab
companies, to switch to cars that use new
technologies that are less harmful to the
environment.
Which of these government actions would
support the goal of this program?
• reducing the costs of gasoline
• improving the condition of state highways
• building more parking areas in crowded
communities
• providing tax credits for the purchase of
low-pollution cars
Maryland lost approximately 10,000
acres of forest land each year
between 1985 and 1990. Which of
these government actions would have
done the most to reduce the loss?
• eliminating zoning laws
• limiting the development of real
estate
• reducing funds for environmental
studies
• decreasing the number of wildlife
preservation areas
The Susquehanna River flows through New
York, Pennsylvania, and Maryland.
Which of these is the most effective way to
resolve disputes over the use and
protection of the river?
• turn over control of the river to one state
• hire a private company to manage actions
related to the river
• encourage each state to develop and
enforce its own policies
• create a regional organization to develop
policies regarding the river
The states of Maryland, Virginia, and
Delaware joined together during the
1980s and 1990s in an effort to
reduce pollution in the Chesapeake
Bay. This is an example of a
government policy being shaped by
• regional interests
• national interests
• community interests
• international interests
Which of these is a characteristic of a
traditional economy?
• People rely heavily on hunting and
farming.
• Large corporations compete for
business.
• The government generally owns all
means of production.
• Technological advancements
encourage growth.
Which of these is usually true in nations
with a market economy?
• Businesses that are inefficient risk
going out of business.
• Most farms are owned and operated
by the government.
• Workers are restricted by the
government from changing jobs.
• Consumers have little choice in the
types of goods they may buy.
Which of these is a way the government
promotes economic equity and
fairness?
• redistributing income
• increasing interest rates
• monitoring tax rates on exports
• decreasing the money supply
The federal government passed a law
reducing the amount of lumber that can
be cut from national forests.
Which of these could be a result of this
law?
• increased production of wood products
• higher prices for consumers of wood
products
• decreased profits for manufacturers of nonwood products
• decreased taxes for the non-wood
manufacturing industry
Which of these is an economic cost of an
airport being built near a small town?
• lower tax revenue
• fewer business opportunities
• more unemployment
• increased demand on public services
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), a
federal government agency, regulates consumer
products by developing and enforcing safety
standards, and educating consumers.
Based on this information, which of these would most
likely be a responsibility of the CPSC?
• to provide money to help businesses improve their
products
• to ensure that people are paying a fair price for a
product
• to help businesses identify products that will meet
their needs
• to order a recall of a product that may cause harm
to people
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
and the Federal Trade Commission
(FTC) are similar in that they both
• regulate labor
• enforce tax laws
• protect consumers
• oversee transportation
Which of these is a function of the
Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA)?
• to issue airline tickets
• to finance new airlines
• to hire airline pilots
• to regulate airline traffic
Which of these economic indicators
would be most useful for determining
the rate of inflation?
• the prime interest rate
• the unemployment rate
• Consumer Price Index (CPI)
• Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
Read the information below and use it to answer
the BRIEF CONSTRUCTED RESPONSE that
follows.
The Baltimore Metropolitan Council represents the
governments of five neighboring counties. The
Council oversees air and water quality programs and
helps operate a regional rideshare program.
• Describe the advantages and disadvantages of this
type of regional cooperation.
• Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Explain why or why not.
• Include details and examples to support your
answer.
Read the excerpt below and use it to answer the BRIEF
CONSTRUCTED RESPONSE that follows.
Children's Television Programming
“[An educational program] must be a regularly scheduled, weekly
program of at least 30 minutes, and aired between 7:00 a.m.
and 10:00 p.m. The program must also be identified as
educational and informational for children when it is aired….
Broadcasters will … air three hours per week of [educational]
programming.”
—from an order issued by the
Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) in 1996
• Describe benefits of the FCC regulations outlined above.
• Do you consider the regulations outlined above to be a form of
censorship? Explain why or why not.
• Include details and examples to support your response.
The World Health Organization, of which the United
States is a member, is an agency of the United
Nations formed to help people achieve “the highest
possible levels of health.” It has contributed to the
reduction of some diseases. Its services include
training medical personnel and sponsoring medical
research.
• Explain the advantages and disadvantages to the
United States of being a member of the World
Health Organization.
• Should the United States be concerned about health
care in other countries? Explain why or why not.
• Include details and examples to support your
answer.