Florida Civics EOC Review 6 of 6

What is the monetary jurisdiction of a Florida County Court?

type of government that centralizes all the powers of government into one central authority

1950-53 War fought to prevent communist North Korea from taking over South Korea. Stalemate

The United States federal executive dept. responsible for international relations of the US

Which economic system has the most wealth and economic freedom?

A system of government in which the power to rule is in the hands of a single individual

An unsuccessful invasion of Cuba in 1961, designed to overthrow Castro led by the US. US loss

An int agency which encourages trade between nations and resolves disputes when they arise.

Shays Rebellion showed that the central government was too weak, mainly because it could not tax to support an army

Our most important military alliance, mainly Europe, Britain, Canada and Australia

Thomas Paine's Common Sense advocated for independence from England.

The most important official representative of a country's government in another country.

A free trade agreement between Canada, US and Mexico.

In the late 1990s, the US intervened in Kosovo to stop brutal fighting between the Serbs and Albanians.

1914-18 A War between France, England, Russia and USA against Germany and Austria. US wins

A nation's plan for dealing with issues inside its borders

The states are strong and the central gov is weak

under capitalism, you can own private property and make your own economic decisions.

The main weakness of the Articles of Confederation was the lack of the ability to tax.

the art and practice of conducting negotiations between nations without arousing hostility

What do socialist and communist systems have in common?

1962 USSR put nuclear missiles in Cuba, we objected and blockaded Cuba, WWIII almost began.

1990-91 War fought to get Iraq out of Kuwait. US and many allies vs. Iraq. US won

Which system allows no private property and the state controls the entire economy?

Advises the president on foreign policy. He is the chief rep. of the US to other countries.

An agreement between 2 or more nations. Negotiated by the President and approved by the Senate with a 2/3 vote.

a system in which power is shared among state and national authorities

1939-45 War between Germany, Italy and Japan against USA, USSR and England. US wins

1979; anti American Iranians stormed the U.S. embassy in Tehran and took hostages for 2 years

What is the highest court in the state of Florida?

A formal charge by a grand jury, which will lead to a trial for the defendant.

1963-72 War fought to prevent N. Vietnam from taking over S. Vietnam. US loss

A nation's overall plan for dealing with other nations

In a socialist country, the government owns all the businesses and there is no private property.

2003-11 US led war to oust Saddam Hussein from power in Iraq. Mixed results

The Anti-Federalists voted for the constitution because the federalists agreed to add a Bill of Rights

There are 67 county courts, 20 circuit courts 6 district courts of appeal and 1 Supreme Court in Florida

An intl. org. formed after WW2 to promote international peace, security, and cooperation.

a court established to settle disputes between members of the United Nations

A diplomatic center that a nation maintains in a foreign country.