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1
Which headline best demonstrates a local political process?
A. State Seeks to Block Housing Near Coast
C. National Parks Receive Federal Funding
D. President Signs Bill Into Law
B. City Council Creates New Transportation Plan
2
Which of the following is best illustrated by the map above?
The western and southern borders are man-made.
The eastern and western borders are man-made.
The northern and eastern borders are man-made.
The northern and western borders are man-made.
3
What belief most likely inspired the creation of this cartoon?
Outsourcing has brought new jobs to the United States
China and India need to hire more United States workers
An advantage to outsourcing is that entire industries can leave the U.S.
A Outsourcing has taken away many American jobs
4
Which issue do these changes address?
Social changes in rural areas
Political changes in urban areas
Economic changes in urban areas
Environmental changes in rural areas
5
Which conclusion can be drawn about democratic nations?
Countries in Latin America have the oldest democracies
Africa has more democratic nations than Europe
Only countries in the w. hemisphere have political freedom
Countries with political freedom are more developed nations.
6
Which of these best characterizes a democratic form of government?
Denial of individual rights
Citizens have no individual rights.
A system of civil and criminal courts
Government responsible to the people
7
An international sports team displaying their country’s flag on their uniform best reflects—
terrorism
patriotism
Americanism
humanism
8
Physical features such as oceans, mountains & rivers primarily affect the control of territory
sharing the natural resources
providing diverse scenery
by causing cultural diffusion in an area
forming a natural political boundary
9
Which of the following contributed to the following slogans?
The American democracy
The American monarchy
The American theocracy
The American dictatorship
10
It can be inferred from the data that developed education systems are in?
Congo
Ethiopia
Djibouti
Mali
11
NAFTA, European Union, OPEC, APEC, the United Nations are all
Supranational Organizations
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True
False
12
Which of the following completes the table?
Metropolitan bus routes
School board meetings
Election of Governors
International issues
13
Which conclusion can be drawn about democratic nations?
Africa has more democratic nations than in Europe.
Countries in the western hemispheres are the only nations that have politic
Countries with more political freedom tend to be more developed nation
Countries in Latin America have the oldest established democracies.
14
Which article would most likely quote this excerpt?
“Political Opportunities For Underrepresented Populations”
“How Decision Making May Be Influenced By Nationalism”
“Human Processes That Lead To The Formation Of Boundaries”
“Cultural Changes In Specific Regions Caused By Migration”
15
Totalitarian governments are most closely associated with—
lack of individual rights
acceptance of many political views
denial of education to citizens
support for state controlled religions
16
Subjects had no redress against injuries he did, he was answerable for his acts to God alone.
this government is a two party system
this government is a democracy
this government is a republic
this government is a monarchy
17
The issue described in the excerpt is an example of the role of the United Nations in—
encouraging migration
assisting in humanitarian aid
spreading democracy to all nations
eliminating dictatorships
18
Which illustrates a theocratic form of government like in Vatican City & Iran?
Government should reflect the will of the people
Men are born & remain free & equal in rights
Religion guides the actions of the government
It is the duty of the government to protect civil liberties
19
The Rio Grande, Sabine & Red River are examples of...
latitude lines that create national borders
physical features that create political borders
physical features that are currently the source of a violent conflict
rivers that are polluted by religious rituals
20
Which term completes this box?
Nationalism
Man-made boundaries
Globalization
Monarchy
21
Which answer is Totalitarian?
Economic competition,limited government control, citizens have voice in gov
Limited products & services/state-controlled TV/Gov. decides
22
Which powerful Supranational organization controls worldwide oil prices with it's economic decisions?
United Nations
OPEC
European Union
NAFTA
23
Which of the following candidates is running for office at the state level of government?
D
C
B
A
24
Which Supranational organization promotes peace world wide & gives humanitarian aid?
United Nations
European Union or E.U.
OPEC
NAFTA
25
Which Political system governs the United States?
Theocracy
Dictatorship
Constitutional Monarchy
Republic
26
Microcredit _______________________________ .
primarily benefits the male population in less developed countries
is not available to low income families
will increase debt in less developed countries
works to eliminate financial hardships
27
Which of the following represents a Totalitarian type of government system?
Government controls Civil Liberties
Factories are required to produce only one type of product
All of the above
Store shelves are empty
