Chapter 3 Flashcards

1
Q

When an economy is capitalist and has free markets, it can be said that the economy is based on…

A

Free Emterprise

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2
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One of the characteristics of the US economy is the…… role of the government

A

Limited

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3
Q

Between 2007 and 2009, the US went through a difficult economic period called the

A

Great Recession

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4
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….. motive is what drives people and organizations to improve their material well- being.

A

Profit

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5
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…….. rights allow people to own and control their possessions as they see fit, as long as it does not interfere with the rights of others

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Private Property

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6
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The three synonymous terms to describe the US economic system are free enterprise, capitalism, and……..

A

Free Market

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7
Q

The dollar value all final goods, services and structures produced in a country in a year is known as……

A

Gross Domestic Product

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8
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The struggle among sellers to attract consumers by offering the best products at the lowest prices is known as……

A

Competition

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