Unit 1 Flashcard 2

Front

The Civil Service Act resulted in the end of what form of political corruption?

Back

Spoils System

Front

Boss Tweed encourages voters to cast multiple votes using various identities.

Back

Ballot Stuffing

Front

A person whose primary goal is to investigate and expose problems in the United States.

Back

Muckraker

Front

Forcing a politician to face another election before the end of their term

Back

Recall

Front

The factors that a country must have to produce on a large scale.

Back

Factors of Production

Front

All of the following were a result of the Bessemer Process EXCEPT: Brooklyn Bridge, Skyscrapers, Transcontinental Railroad, Open Range

Back

Open Range

Front

Which of the answers best describes the role of government in a laissez faire economy? Options: The government should provide goods for the people. The government should be strict on businesses. The government should force businesses to be fair. Government should allow businesses to make their own choices.

Back

Government should allow businesses to make their own choices.

Front

Which is an example of horizontal integration? Options: Nike buys a trucking company to transport clothing and shoes. , Nike buys out Adidas and Underarmor, McDonald's buys a slaughter house. , McDonald's buys a trucking company.

Back

Nike buys out Adidas and Underarmor

Front

All of the following are benefits of vertical integration for industrial giants EXCEPT: Eliminates the Competition, Eliminates the Middle Man, lowers operating cost, can undersell competitors

Back

Eliminates the Competition

Front

Industrial Giants were referred to as _________________ by many lower class workers

Back

. Robber Barons