Unit 6 Social Studies Quiz

North Korea could be described as a (an)

• autocracy

• federation

• presidential democracy

• parliamentary

Answer explanation

North Korea could be described as an autocracy because it is a system of government where one person has absolute power and control.

In a market economy, how are economic decisions made?

• emperor

• cultural customs

• elections

• consumers and market

Answer explanation

In a market economy, economic decisions are made by consumers and the market through the forces of supply and demand.

In China, the government has the final authority on

• technology in the workforce in China

• business and economic matters

• access to education

• deciding where workers live

Answer explanation

In China, the government has the final authority on business and economic matters, making it the correct choice among the options provided.

Which two countries have a parliamentary form of democracy?

• India and Japan

• China and Vietnam

• China and South Korea

• North Korea and China

Answer explanation

India and Japan have a parliamentary form of democracy, making them the correct choices out of the options provided.

Which country’s economic system is located on a continuum closest to pure command?

• China

• Japan

• North Korea

• South Korea

Answer explanation

North Korea's economic system is located closest to pure command on the continuum, with the government having significant control over resources and production decisions.

How does India rank in the world in terms of industrial production?

• India is one of the world’s leading industrial countries

• Industry is growing, but not comparable with agriculture

• India was an industrial leader, but has lost its ranking

• India was never an industrial leader

Answer explanation

India is one of the world’s leading industrial countries

The Japanese government promotes the country's industrial growth and development by

• keeping foreign goods out of Japan with high tariffs

• preventing Japanese workers from moving to other countries

• ending Japanese dependence on foreign countries for raw materials

• working with industry to be sure they are keeping up with world markets and trends

Answer explanation

The Japanese government promotes the country's industrial growth and development by working with industry to be sure they are keeping up with world markets and trends

In Japan, the investment in human capital through education is

• the lowest in Asia

• average due to the limited number of schools that exist

• among the highest in the world

• depends on a person’s place in the caste system

Answer explanation

In Japan, the investment in human capital through education is among the highest in the world, emphasizing the importance placed on education and skill development.

What type of government is run by the people?

• Dictatorship

• Monarchy

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

Answer explanation

A democracy is a type of government where the people have the power to make decisions through voting and participation in the political process.

What is the main purpose of government?

• To make movies

• To sell products

• To make and enforce laws

• To build cars

Answer explanation

The main purpose of government is to make and enforce laws, not to make movies, sell products, or build cars.