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1
What type of shape is Namibia?
compact
landlocked
prorupted
elongated
2
The local level of government has the power to -
provide for the police and fire departments
state police
set voting laws
international trade
3
What level of government is Texas?
County
National
State
Local
4
The best example of nationalism is -
the peacekeeping forces of the UN patrolling in Lebanon
a medieval lord raising an army to protect his manor
the people of India demanding independence from Britain
Spain deciding to join the NATO
5
What two sources of power does the illustration below represent?
economics/education
technology/size
military/education
size/physical feature
6
Which state would be the best example of artificial boundaries
California
Indiana
Texas
Colorado
7
How can a politician be influenced by the picture below.
citizen protest
political action groups
issue advertisement
lobbyist
8
Why would political leaders have problems with some aspects of the EU government?
Goods moving freely allows for more options in what you buy
leaders want total say in foreign policy and military
the EU brings countries together
9
Based on these maps of Europe, what conclusion can be drawn?
In 2012, Germany was divided
In 1960, Hungary expanded
Russia has kept the same borders throughout history
political events can cause boundaries to change
10
The best evidence that a nation is a democracy is -
a court system that proves the accused guilty or innocent.
a bicameral legislature makes laws without citizen input.
the government must ideally answer the will of the people.
government officials are appointed and are above the law.
11
Totalitarian societies in the 20th century can be most identified by there -
denial of public education for its citizens
support for state-controlled religion
unwillingness to allow free elections.
acceptance of a variety of political beliefs
12
The effect of mountain ranges, rivers,and ocean coastlines on a country has often been the –
growth in available fertile land
formation of a countries borders
encouragement of cultural convergence
the basis of nationalism
13
What level of government has the power to coin (make) money?
Local
GCCISD
National
State
14
A theocratic government is often characterized by -
a written constitution
religious laws, and oppresion
the existence of multiple parties
all of these
15
In which example did nationalism most clearly affect public policy?
Texas mandates the STAAR test be given in world geography
Countries worldwide give aid when tsunami hit Thailand
European countries created the European Union
Britain refuses Euro to continue to use their own currency
16
What type of government has a king that shares power with a parliamentary legislative body?
republic
constitutional monarchy
democracy
dictatorship
17
Which of the following is a true example of a state?
Houston
Harris County
United States
Texas
18
Which influencing factor on a politician is illustrated in the picture below?
Political Action Groups
pressure from citizens
issue advertising
politician former experience
19
The United Nations, and the European Union, resulted in an increase of -
political revolutions
nonalignment policies
international cooperation
military alliances
20
Which is a belief shared by totalitarian governments?
state needs are more important than individual rights
human rights guaranteed to all citizens
constitutions and free elections are necessary
the rights of dissenters must be respected
