Germany, UK, and Russian Government
Government Basics
The European Union
Economics Basics
Economics of Europe
100

What is the name of the Head of Government in Germany?

The Chancellor

100

How is power distributed in a autocratic style government?

The ruler holds most or all of the power

100
What is the currency of the EU?
The Euro
100

What are examples of investing in Human Capital?

Education, Healthcare, Unemployment insurance

100
What kind of economy does the UK have?
Mixed market
200

What is the name given to the Head of State in the UK?

Queen Elizabeth or Monarch

200
What is an oligarchic style government and how do citizens participate in it?
Ruled by a group and citizen participation is low to none
200
What does the EU work to improve in Europe?
Trade, education, industry, and farming
200

What are the three basic economic questions countries must ask?

What goods and services should be produced? How should these goods and services be produced? Whom should the goods be produced for?

200
What is a tax on an import called?
A tariff
300

What type of democracy does Russia have?

Presidential Democracy

300

How is power distributed in a democratic style government?

The citizens hold most of the power.

300
How many countries are in the EU?
27
300
What is an entrepreneur?
Someone that takes their own money and starts a business, employing people
300

What kind of economy does Germany have?

Mixed

400

Who selects the President in Russia?

The citizens

400

Who makes the laws in a parliamentary democracy?

Parliament

400
What benefit do the smaller countries have being in the EU?
They can compete in a world market
400

Who/ What answers the 3 basic economic questions in a command economy?

The government answers the three basic economic questions

400

What kind of economy does Russia have?

Mixed command

500

Sudan has a dictator, one person, that rules the country and the citizens have very few rights. What type of government does Sudan have?

An Autocracy

500

The United Kingdom, Germany, and Russia all have bicameral legislatures. What does bicameral mean?

Two Houses

500
What is the purpose of the EU?
To work together for advantages that would be out of their reach if they were to work alone
500
What is the definition of a market economy?
The individuals answer the three basic economic questions
500
What is an embargo?
To forbid and block trade to another country
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