Florida Civics EOC Review 6 of 6

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

What do socialist and communist systems have in common?

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

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

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

Which economic system has the most wealth and economic freedom?

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

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

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

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

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

What is the monetary jurisdiction of a Florida County Court?

The states are strong and the central gov is weak

A free trade agreement between Canada, US and Mexico.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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