Government & the Economy Name: A. Our Mixed Economy. In a mixed economy, both private business and the government have roles to
play. Match each sentence start with the correct ending to see some examples.
A. Private businesses make the materials
used in space rockets,
B. Private manufacturers build combat
helicopters,
C. Private food makers compete to make the
tastiest breakfast cereal,
D. Private cosmetic companies compete to
create the most clump-free mascara,
E. Private contractors build new courthouses,
F. Private companies design flashy ads to
attract consumers' attention,
G. Private oil companies refine oil to make
gasoline for people's cars,
H. Private individuals compete to get jobs to
support themselves,
1. but the Federal Trade Commission outlaws
telling lies in advertising.
2. but the Food & Drug Administration requires
nutrition labels on the box.
3. but the Department of Economic Security
helps those who lose their job or can't work.
4. but the government owns the buildings and
runs the court system.
5. but the Department of Defense buys, owns,
and uses the helicopters.
6. but the Food & Drug Administration outlaws
toxic ingredients in makeup.
7. but the government taxes gasoline to pay
for roads and other services.
8. but the National Aeronautics & Space
Administration runs the space program.