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Australia is working to strengthen ties with its immediate neighbors. Based on its location, with what country is Australia MOST LIKELY trying to trade?
a) China
b) Brazil
c) U.S.
d) Canada

Australia was colonized by the British just like Canada and the U.S. As a result, the predominant language in Australia is
a) Australian
b) Spanish
c) English
d) Portuguese

Which was an effect of British settlement of Australia?
a) Aborigines remained in their homelands.
b) Many Aborigines became factory workers in order to survive.
c) Thousands of Aborigines died of diseases from Europeans.
d) Aborigines were elected to positions in the colonial government.

A large number of early settlers in Australia were
a) Conquistadors
b) Missionaries
c) Pilgrims
d) Prisoners

Which country's culture had the greatest impact on the language and religion of Australia?
a) Portugal
b) United Kingdom
c) Spain
d) United States

Which is true about the economic system in Australia?
a) It is difficult for individuals to start their own businesses
b) Government rules and laws make starting a business in Australia very risky
c) Laws are in place to protect the rights and property of people who want to start their own businesses in Australia
d) Few Australians are willing to use their money and time to start businesses because the government is likely to take their

Which is an example of a capital good?
a) Gold
b) Health Care
c) A Factory
d) A diamond

Australia's early Aborigines made economic decisions based on customs or beliefs. This would be an example of a ____?
a) Market Economy
b) Free Enterprise System
c) Traditional Economy
d) Command Economy

Which has helped Australia have a high GDP?
a) Poor Healthcare
b) Modern Factories and Technology
c) Natural Resources that are hard to develop
d) Workers with low paying jobs

Tariffs and Quotas are alike because they both?
a) Restrict or limit trade between countries
b) Completly stop trade between countries
c) Increase trade between countries
d) Make trading a lot easier between countries

What is an important role of entrepreneurs in the Australian economy?
a) They sell stocks in the stock market
b) They provide new jobs for Australian workers
c) They shut down factories that are not making much money
d) They take care of sick patients

Which has the most power in the Australian government?
a) The constitution
b) The people of Australia
c) The Queen
d) The High Court of Australia

Which describes the government of Australia?
a) Confederation
b) Federal
c) Unitary
d) Autocratic

Australia has a prime minister that is elected through the legislature. This means that Australia has a
a) Presidential Democracy
b) Parliamentary Democracy
c) Autocratic Democracy
d) Direct Democracy

What responsibility is required by law for Australians over the age of 18?
a) Marriage
b) Voting
c) Military Service
d) Attending College

Australian citizens do not directly vote any of the following people into office EXCEPT?
a) The Governor-General
b) The Monarch (Queen)
c) The Prime Minister
d) A member of Parliament

Australia's literacy rate is 99%. Honduras has a literacy rate of 87%. Which country do you think has the higher standard of living?
a) Australia
b) Honduras
c)
d)

Which is NOT an example of Capital Goods?
a) Factories
b) Technology
c) Healthcare
d) Machinery

Which is NOT an example of Human Capital
a) Healthcare
b) Training
c) Education
d) Factories

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