Economic Systems
This economic system is based on private ownership of businesses, competition, and the belief that individuals should have the freedom to make economic choices.
What is capitalism?
This term refers to a political unit with a defined territory, permanent population, government, and the ability to make its own decisions.
What is a state?
What system divides power between national and state governments?
What is the Federal system?
True/False: Ancient Rome was the birthplace of direct democracy. Ancient Greece was the birthplace of indirect democracy.
False
The Kurdish people share a common culture, history, and identity but do not have their own independent government controlling territory. They are best described as which of the following?
What is a nation?
Unlike capitalism, this economic system emphasizes government ownership and control of resources in order to promote economic equality.
What is socialism?
A country passes laws without needing approval from another government and controls its own territory and foreign affairs. Which concept does this demonstrate?
What is sovereignty?
A king serves as the head of state but cannot create laws without the approval of elected representatives. What type of government does this describe?
What is a constitutional monarchy?
Ancient Athenians believed that citizens had a responsibility to participate in government. This idea is known as what?
What is civic participation/civic responsibility?
A president issues an order, but the courts review it and the legislature passes a law limiting its effects. Which constitutional principle is illustrated?
What are checks and balances?
A country allows private businesses but regulates industries for public welfare. What type of economy is this?
What is Mixed Economy?
A judge refuses to give a defendant a trial before sentencing them. Which constitutional principle has been violated?
What is Due Process?
What is the biggest difference between systems of government and forms of government?
Forms = WHO has power
Systems = HOW power is distributed
During the 1600s, a monarch argues that opposing his rule is wrong because his authority was granted by God. Which foundational idea about the source of government power is being demonstrated?
What is divine right theory?
Karl Marx believed capitalism created conflict because factory owners controlled resources while workers provided labor. What did Marx argue should happen to the means of production?
What is... they should be collectively controlled by the workers
A mayor is arrested for breaking the law and receives the same trial as any other citizen. Which foundational principle does this demonstrate, and why?
What is Rule of Law?
Everyone is subject to the law in the same way. No one is above the law.
A country has elections, but one religious leader has the authority to overrule all elected officials. Which form of government best describes this country, and how would it likely affect citizens' political power?
Roman laws were written and publicly displayed so citizens could understand their rights and responsibilities. Which American democratic principle reflects this idea?
What is Rule of Law?
According to Karl Marx, this social class owned the factories, businesses, and resources under capitalism and controlled the means of production.
What are the bourgeoisie?
A nation wants to encourage innovation and business growth but also wants to reduce poverty and provide basic services to citizens. Which economic system might best balance these goals?
What is Mixed Economy?
Elements capitalism (private ownership) is combined with government programs (socialism) to promote economic equality and public welfare.
A government’s legitimacy is questioned because citizens no longer believe leaders have the right to rule. Which theory would argue that government authority depends on the consent of the people, and what democratic principle does this connect to?
What is social contract theory and popular sovereignty (self-government)?
What determines whether a constitution effectively limits power?
What is whether the government follows and enforces constitutional limits through rule of law?
Ancient Athens and the Roman Republic influenced later democratic ideas by emphasizing citizen participation and civic responsibility. Which Enlightenment theory expanded these ideas by arguing that government authority comes from the agreement of the people?
What is social contract theory?
Match the philosopher to the principle: