What is an "anarchy"?

A state of disorder due to an absence of authority.

The best definition of "capitalism" would be...

An economic system where individuals compete for wealth

A nationalistic and authoritarian military state.

The goal of Marxism is to...

create a "utopia" or perfect society.

All of the following is true of "propaganda" EXCEPT...

It is only used in the form of posters and signs

What is a "republic"?

A system where people rule through elected representatives.

What is an "oligarchy"?

Rule by a small group of people (elites).

All are elements of "Marxism" EXCEPT...

A dictator will always be needed to run the country/economy.

What is a "dictatorship"?

One person is in control of the country.

Which answer choice best describes a "direct democracy"?

Citizens create public policy by voting on issues directly.

Which answer choice best describes a "representative democracy"?

Citizens vote & elect leaders to represent their interests.

What is a "government"?

A system of rules & laws that govern a society.

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A review of government and economic systems used throughout world history.

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1
What is an "anarchy"?
One person is in control of the country.
A state of disorder due to an absence of authority.
A nationalistic, authoritarian, and racist military state.
A nationalistic and authoritarian military state.
2
The best definition of "capitalism" would be...
A system where the state/government owns the means of production
A range of systems for the distribution of goods & services
An economic system where individuals compete for wealth
3
What is "fascism"?
A state of disorder due to an absence of authority.
A nationalistic and authoritarian military state.
One person is in control of the country.
A religious leader or leaders controls a country or society.
4
What is a "monarchy"?
Rule by a small group of people (elites).
Rule by a king or queen.
Rule by a religious leader.
A system where people rule through elected representatives.
5
In general, what has happened when Karl Marx's ideas have been applied in the real world?
Social classes form and depend on loyalty to the dictator
The dictator doesn't leave and keeps people poor/dependent
All of these options
Wealth is collected, but NOT redistributed equally
6
What is a "theocracy"?
Rule by a religious leader.
Rule by a small group of people (elites).
Rule by a king or queen.
A system where people rule through elected representatives.
7
The goal of Marxism is to...
create a "utopia" or perfect society.
establish a constitutional monarchy.
increase profits for businesses so workers can be paid more.
8
All of the following is true of "propaganda" EXCEPT...
It is often exaggerated or untrue
It is used to promote a cause or point of view
It is only used in the form of posters and signs
Dictators often use it to maintain control
9
Communism "in theory" is also known as...
Confucianism
Maoism
Marxism
Leninism
10
What is a "republic"?
Rule by a king or queen.
Rule by a small group of people (elites).
A system where people rule through elected representatives.
Rule by a religious leader.
11
What is an "oligarchy"?
A system where people rule through elected representatives.
Rule by a religious leader.
Rule by a king or queen.
Rule by a small group of people (elites).
12
All are elements of "Marxism" EXCEPT...
Over time, people can live/work together without a dictator.
All in society are equal (no social classes).
A dictator will always be needed to run the country/economy.
Wealth is collected and redistributed equally.
13
What is a "dictatorship"?
A state of disorder due to an absence of authority.
A nationalistic and authoritarian military state.
A nationalistic, authoritarian, and racist military state.
One person is in control of the country.
14
Capitalism can be thought of as...
All of these options
If demand exists for a good/service people will pay for it
Competing individuals/companies create better products
The people, or the "market" deciding what is produced
15
Socialism is...
public, collective, or cooperative ownership
All of these options
a range of political and economic systems focusing on collective ownership
used in various forms in different countries
16
Which answer choice best describes a "direct democracy"?
Citizens vote & elect leaders to represent their interests.
Citizens create public policy by voting on issues directly.
Countries with large populations run the system efficiently.
17
Which answer choice best describes a "representative democracy"?
All economic decisions are made by the government.
Citizens vote & elect leaders to represent their interests.
Citizens create public policy by voting on issues directly.
18
What is a "government"?
A perfect society.
Total control over people's lives.
A system of rules & laws that govern a society.
Fair and equal redistribution of resources to the people.

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