Financial Literacy
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100
What company does this stock ticker represent "AMZN"?
Amazon
100
What is a monopoly?
A monopoly is a structure in which a single supplier produces and sells a given product or service with no real competition.
100
Which political principle is shown in this chart?
Federalism
Implied powers
Separation of Powers
Unwritten Constitution
Separation of Powers
100
The Pentagon directed the ,military to remove library books on what topic?
a)Slavery
b) Racism
c) Diversity
D Politics
c) Diversity
100
What US agency has sole power to declare war?
Congress
200
Between 2015 and 2025 the S & P 500 has gained what % ?
a) 50%
b) 102%
c) 152%
d) 202%
d) 202%
200
What is scarcity?
the state of being scarce or in short supply; shortage
200
Which political party has been around the longest?
a)Republicans
b)Democrats
c) Whigs
d) Federalists
d) Federalists
200
Elon Musk is head of what government agency?
DOGE (Dept. of Government Efficiency)
200
Pakistan is at war with which country?
India
300
What is an ETF?
a) Equal Trading First
b) Exchange Traded Fund
c) Exchange Total Fund
d) Equivalent Top Firm
B) ETFs or "exchange-traded funds" : funds that trade on exchanges, generally tracking a specific index. When you invest in an ETF, you get a bundle of assets you can buy and sell during market hours
300
What is opportunity cost?
What you give up when you choose one thing over another
300
Which of the groups listed below would be considered a Special Interest Group?
a)The Democratic Party
b) The National Rifle Association which lobbies for gun owners rights
c) The Federal Communication Committee which regulates broadcasters
d) The Cabinet that advises the president
b) The National Rifle Association which lobbies for gun owners rights
300
Which former NY governor is now running for mayor?
Andrew Cuomo
300
What city has the most millionaires in the world?
a)Paris
b) Los Angeles
c) Dubai
d)New York City
d)New York City (384,500)
400
The richest 10% of Americans own what % of all US stocks?
a) 10%
b) 50%
c) 70%
d) 90%
d) 90%
400
What is the definition of economics?
The study of resource use , consumers making choices about which products and goods to buy
400
A. The President as selected by the people should hold all decision making power in the nation
B. The Founding Fathers feared any part of the government holding too much power and took steps to limit power
C. By creating three weak branches of government the power remained with the people
D. Monarchy is the only way to rule a nation of so many
B. The Founding Fathers feared any part of the government holding too much power and took steps to limit power
400
Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested for protesting an ICE detention center, what state is he from?
New Jersey (Newark)
400
Which holiday was changed to Indigenous People's Day ?
Columbus Day
500
What is the total consumer debt in the US?
$18 million
500
What effect does capitalism have on the US market?
Capitalism supports economic growth and innovation but can lead to the exploitation of workers, inequality, and class division. Significantly influences our daily lives, shaping everything from our work routines to our social interactions. . It often dictates our schedules, leaving little room for rest
500
What is the time period known as "Age of reason" that was an intellectual and philosophical movement?
Enlightenment Period
500
Pope Leo XIV maternal grandfather is from what Caribbean Country?
Haiti
500
What line on a map is the imaginary line on Earth's surface where longitude is defined as 0 degrees?
Prime Meridian