Cuban Revolution/ Modern Issues
What long-term impact did the Cuban Revolution have on Cuba's economy?
A.Many citizens from the United States began investing in Cuba.
B.Cuba became the leading exporter of sugar to the United States.
C.Cuba became the fastest-growing economy in the region for several decades.
D. All trade between the United States and Cuba stopped for over half a century.
D. All trade between the United States and Cuba stopped for over half a century.
What is one key difference between democratic and autocratic governments?
A. In democratic governments, citizens may only vote for leaders. In autocratic governments, citizens are also able to vote on laws.
B. In democratic governments, citizens may only vote on laws. In autocratic governments, citizens are also able to vote for leaders.
C. In democratic governments, political power rests with the citizens. In autocratic governments, all political power is held by a single leader.
C. In democratic governments, political power rests with the citizens. In autocratic governments, all political power is held by a single leader.
In a market economy...
A. Producers and consumers decide what to produce, how to produce, for whom to produce with regulation from the government
B. Producers and consumers decide what to produce, how to produce, for whom to produce.
B. Producers and consumers decide what to produce, how to produce, for whom to produce.
How do governments invest in human capital?
A. by providing tax incentives to build factories
B. by providing job-training programs for citizens
C. by providing home-buying incentives for families
B. by providing job-training programs for citizens
Define specialization.
When a country focuses on producing a specific good or service
President Kennedy placed which trade barrier on Cuba?
A.Tariff
B.Quota
C.Embargo
C. Embargo
How is citizen participation different in autocratic and democratic governments?
A. Citizen participation is greater in autocratic governments because citizens have the power to vote on important matters.
B. Citizen participation is greater in democratic governments because citizens have the power to vote on important matters
B. Citizen participation is greater in democratic governments because citizens have the power to vote on important matters
Felipe's country has a mixed economy. It is closer to the command side of the economic continuum than the marketside.
Describe the mixed economy of Felipe's country.
The government heavily regulates the economy and limits private investment.
What would be the BEST way for the government of Mexico to increase entrepreneurship in the country?
A. The government should increase regulations on businesses.
B. The government should strengthen economic barriers to trade.
C. The government should increase investment in human capital
C. The government should increase investment in human capital
Country A charges a 35% tax on automobiles imported into the country. This is an example of
Tariff
The war on drugs in Latin America is a major issue slowing regional development. Cocaine production is mostprominent in Colombia, Peru, and Bolivia. Drugs are brought into the United States through Central America andMexico. US-supported efforts to slow the drug trade have been only moderately successful. This is due in largepart to government corruption in Latin America and secret cooperation between Latin American leaders and theregion's major drug dealers. Tens of thousands of Latin Americans have been killed in violence associated with the drug trade.
Based on the passage, what effect would ending the drug trade in Latin America have?
A.a decline in tourism from the United States
B.a reduction in poverty levels in Latin America
B.a reduction in poverty levels in Latin America
In which type of government do citizens directly elect the leader of the national government?
Presidential Democracy
In what way are the Mexican and Brazilian economies similar?
The both have mixed economies
Machines that build roads are an example of capital goods.
TRUE OR FALSE
TRUE
What countries were involved in the North American Free Trade Agreement?
Mexico, United States, Canada
Many people in rural Brazil move to large cities such as Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo in search of employment. Many of these Brazilians live in huge slum communities called favelas. São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro both have over 1,000 favelas each. Poor sanitation is common in the favelas, and power outages occur frequently. Though most Brazilians live into their late 60s, life expectancy within the favelas is only 48 years. About 6 percent of Brazil's population live in a favela.
Based on the passage, what conclusion can be drawn about life in a Brazilian
favela
?
A. Most people living in favelas work in agriculture.
B. Most people living in favelas have high-paying jobs.
C. People who live in favelas often suffer from health problems
C. People who live in favelas often suffer from health problems
How do command economies answer the three basic economic questions?
A. The past will guide producers in what goods to produce, how to produce them, and for which consumers to produce them. The past will guide all decisions.
B. The government will decide what goods to produce, how to produce them, and for which consumers to produce them. The government will make all decisions.
B. The government will decide what goods to produce, how to produce them, and for which consumers to produce them. The government will make all decisions.
How do countries increase literacy rates?
Invest in Human Capital
Sugar processing is one of Cuba's most important industries. However, production is often slowed by old, inefficient technology.
What should the Cuban government invest in?
Capital Goods/ Machines with better technology
What is the new name of for NAFTA ?
USMCA
Who is the good/bad guy of the Cuban Revolution?
Fidel Castro
Everyone in Jonathan's family for the past 120 years has raised chickens. His neighbor's family has raised cows for the same amount of time. Each week, Jonathan gives his neighbor eggs in exchange for milk.
Which type of economic system is described above?
Traditional Economy
True or False
When my literacy rate is high, then my Standard of living is low.
False
Which natural resource, provided by the Amazon Rainforest, is the MOST economically important to Brazil?
Wood/Lumber/Trees
What does USMCA mean?
United States, Mexico, Canada Agreement