Nationalism, environmentalism, and racism have which of the following traits in common?

They all emphasize a specific theme.

A strongly liberal government would most likely intervene in the economy in order to perform...

Support a failing business during a recession

A collection of ideas and beliefs

The statement most consistent with the current western view of parliamentary democracy is ...

democracy needs consensus among competing political parties

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Social 30-1/2: Unit 1 Review

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1
Under liberal economies, individuals have equality of
status
opportunity
remuneration
power
2
Nationalism, environmentalism, and racism have which of the following traits in common?
They all emphasize a specific theme.
They all promote individualism.
They are all historically significant.
They are all based on distinct geographical areas.
3
A strongly liberal government would most likely intervene in the economy in order to perform...
Support a failing business during a recession
Prevent a lumber company from clear-cutting a forest
Impose minimum wage laws
Set standards for food safety
4
In general, the economies of Western democracies are
collectivist
individualist
totalitarian
mixed
5
In a society, the purpose of the media is to
report current events
spread information
provide facts
offer unbiased reporting
6
In democratic liberal societies, citizens are expected to
adhere to a common ideology
work for the benefit of others
put the interests of the state before their own
pursue their own interests
7
What type of government does Canada have?
An absolute monarchy
A liberal democracy
An enlightened autocracy
A federal republic
8
In a collectivist society, individuals work for the good of
themselves
the environment
the community
the state
9
What is an ideology?
A collection of ideas and beliefs
A political stance
An economic theory
A society’s dominant cultural practices
10
The concept of providing the greatest benefit to the greatest number of people is known as the
collective goal
common goal
collective good
common good
11
In collectivist societies, goods are distributed according to
contribution
the hierarchy of professions
need
personal wealth
12
The statement most consistent with the current western view of parliamentary democracy is ...
'government should promote the welfare of the individual'.
'government should protect citizens from foreign ideas'.
democracy needs consensus among competing political parties
'democracy is a part of a divine plan for mankind'.

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