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1
What is a DEMOCRACY?
A single leader with an oversized watermelon
A country where everyone is equal
A government elected by the people
The government owns everything, even your toaster
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Which set of policies is considered "LEFT WING"?
Free houses, no gov't interference in economy
Low taxes, free market, weak military
Strong military, rich steal hot dogs from poor
Higher taxes, free healthcare, pro-environment
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Why is SOCIALISM attractive to many working class people?
Because capitalism encourages greed, not workplace safety
Because it's an easy way to get rich
It's better for the environment
Because it promotes more social and economic equality
4
Which of these is a likely immigration policy for a conservative RIGHT WING government?
Not too worried about immigration
Only allow highly-skilled migrants from rich countries
Promote immigration for in-demand jobs
Allow 1,000+ refugees/year and unlimited skilled migrants
5
Which political end of the spectrum tends to be more militaristic?
RIGHT WING
Dave from across the paddock
Green Party of NZ
LEFT WING
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Who benefits the MOST from a 'capitalist economy'
Rich people who can take big risks
Small business owners
A person testing out the stock market for the first time
Large businesses with money to invest
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If a government is AUTHORITARIAN, what does that mean?
Everyone is free to do whatever
Has largest military in the world
Strict control over many aspects of society + economy
Does not interfere with economy
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Which of these is an advantage of an Authoritarian government?
Cooler flags
Harder for criminals/scammers to take advantage of people
Cheap food prices
No taxes
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Why might Russians have welcomed the 1917 COMMUNIST REVOLUTION?
Because communism is cool bro
The economy was not great due to WW2
Peasants/workers were poor and mistreated by rich rulers
There were a lot of hippies in 1917 Russia
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What is the ECONOMY?
What the government does
Another word for democracy
Part of a country related to buying/selling, services, & $$$
A cheap hotel on the outskirts of Papakura
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If a government is LIBERTARIAN what does that mean?
People are happier
A cow with a human head
Govt does not involve itself with people's affairs, +freedom
People are sadder
12
Which of these NZ political parties is considered "right of centre" on the political spectrum?
Green
Labour
National
Opportunities Party
13
Who benefits the LEAST from a 'capitalist economy'?
the government
Rich people
Poor people whose living costs are more than their salaries
big companies like KFC and Warehouse
14
Is COMMUNISM considered LEFT WING or RIGHT WING?
Paul McCartney's band "WINGS"
RIGHT WING
LEFT WING
Chicken Wing
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Which of these is a socialist (LEFT WING) view of criminals?
Should never be allowed to vote
Disadvantaged people that need to be rehabilitated
Hardcore baddies that need to be locked up 4 Life!
Shouldn't have any punishment
