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Core Concepts 8.1 - 8.5
Core Concepts 8.1 - 8.5
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A/an _______ is a state that is independent of other states.
city-state
empire
state
nation-state
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Regional governments include _____ or provincial governments.
states
counties
empires
countries
3
China, Cuba, Laos, Vietnam and North Korea are examples of _____.
city-states
limited government
authoritarian government
monarchy
4
With unlimited government, too much power can lead to ______, which is the unjust use of power.
rebellions
tyranny
democracy
tears
5
The National Rifle Association, Ducks Unlimited, or Pheasants Forever are examples of a/an __________.
club to join
interest group
social group
civic life
6
Which of these countries is an example of a limited government?
United Kingdom
United States
United Arab Emirates
Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (Russia)
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A/an ______ is a form of government in which the state is ruled by a king or queen.
democracy
empire
monarchy
nation-state
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What are the 3 levels of governments in a federal system?
central, regional, local
unitary, regional, local
central, regional, county
central, regional, city
9
A/an ______ is a state containing several countries.
city-state
nation-state
empire
state
10
The ____ branch carries out, or enforces, the laws. It provides for the country's defense, conducts foreign policy, etc.
judicial
regional
executive
legislative
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A/an __ is a system of basic rules and principles by which a government is organized.
constitution
conflict
government
complication
12
The United States is an example of a/an ________.
nation-state
authoritarian government
monarchy
empire
13
Most countries have a/an _______ describing how a country's gov't plans to interact w/ other countries gov'ts.
foreign policy
foreign army
foreign ambassador
diplomat
14
What does "EU" stand for from the Map Skills assignment on pg. 114?
Everyone United
European Onion
Australian Union
European Union
15
Does the judicial branch make law?
yes
maybe
sometimes
no
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_______ is managing communication and relationships between countries.
Foreign policy
Sovereignty
Unitary system
Diplomacy
17
A/an ________ is an independent state consisting of a city and its surround territory.
city-state
empire
nation-state
state
18
A political and economic system in which government owns all property and makes all economic decisions is called ______.
limited government
representative democracy
communism
democratic
19
This economic organization provides loans for projects aimed at promoting economic development.
International Red Cross
World Bank
Care International
United Nations
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Democrat, Libertarian Tea Party, or Republicans are examples of _______.
limited government
citizenship
political parties
unlimited government
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A group of people who have the power to make and enforce laws for a country or area.
goverment
constitution
government
economy
22
What is the date your final project is due?
April 28
May 28
April 20
May 1
23
The United States is an example of _____________ democracy.
representative
authoritarian
direct
democratic
24
Central, regional, and local government is an example of _______ system.
communism
unitary
federal
confederal
25
Which political system is inherited and can be limited or unlimited government?
monarchy
communism
nation-state
democracy
26
This organization provides medical aid, food, and other relief services to victims of war or natural disasters.
International Red Cross
World Health Organization
CARE International
World Bank
27
How can people who are not born in the United States become citizens?
They can't.
Start voting.
Go through the process of naturalization.
Through civic participation
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Another name for a formal agreement between two or more countries for example to help defend other countries.
treaty
foreign policy
policy
contract
29
What would all of the countries and territories in an empire have in common?
shared government rebels
shared government leaders
shared military
shared resources
30
The Constitution establishes a system of _____________ that limits each branch's power.
judicial review
checks and balances
Bill of Rights
legislation
31
The _______ branch establishes laws.
tree
executive
legislative
judicial
32
The basic purpose of government is to keep order, provide services, and protect the common good, or well-being of the _.
animals
economy
country
people
33
Which of these countries is an example of an unlimited government?
United Kingdom
United States
Canada
China
34
Running for public office, signing a petition, keeping informed about issues, or joining an interest group are examples?
citizen participation
political party
civic participation
limited government
35
How can we know where any nation-state begins and ends?
borders
signs
latitude and longitudes
geographical features
36
What is the correct spelling of "government"?
govenment
government
govvernment
Don't ask Easton or Parker.
37
The ________ seeks to encourage international cooperation and achieve world peace but sometimes faces criticism.
United Nations
International Monetary Fund
World Health Organization
Care International
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_______ is supreme authority or power.
The President
Direct Democracy
Diplomacy
Sovereignty