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In this form of government, the planning, production, and distribution of goods are controlled by the central government. In theory, this form of government provides a more just and equitable distribution of resources.
Which form of government does this scenario best describe?
What is ..... Socialism
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An example of this form of government might include a town meeting in which all citizens are invited to attend. While there, they debate and vote on town policy.
Which form of government does this scenario describe?
What is...Direct Democracy
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A country displays the following features: - Its powers are absolute. - A family has been in power for many generations. - The oldest child of the family is expected to rule in the future.
Which form of government rules in this country?
What is...Monarchy
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National Emergency: Major Political And Social Reforms Needed.
Why would a dictatorship be able to respond to this crisis more efficiently than other forms of government?
What is...all government functions are controlled by one person
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Possibly 2000 points Total.
1)What are the 3 requirements to become a US President
2)How many terms can a president serve?
3) John Locke quoted that the government is responsible to protect: Life, Liberty and ____.
4)Thomas Jefferson quoted: Life, Liberty and _____.
5) When a country puts tarrifs on imports to help their own countries companies, it is known as___?
6) What do you call the people who go to the lawmakers directly to try to influence them to pass laws for the interest groups?
7) What are the two political parties that dominate the United States since the 1860's?
1)Must be 35 yrs or older, natural born citizen, lived in the US for 14 yrs minimum.
2)President can serve TWO terms (each term 4 years=8 years total)
3) Life liberty and Property (John Locke)
4) Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of happiness ( Thomas Jefferson)
5) Protectionism .
6) What are lobbyists
7) What are Democrats and Republicans
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Imagine an island shared by four different, independent states. The four states join together to create a new, separate government that would only be responsible for handling the foreign affairs of all states.
What would this new government system be called?
What is... A Confederation
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What is Candidate D
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What is the main difference between a confederate system of government and a federal system of government?
What is...the sovereignty of the states
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Which action is the best example of a domestic policy decision?
What is...Congress approves an increase in funds for social services.
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What is... symbolism
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Which reason best explains why the United States might choose to raise taxes on items such as the one pictured?
What is...to encourage people to buy items made domestically
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The United States began to increase the number of combat troops and operations in a foreign country.
Which factor would most likely motivate this U.S. foreign policy decision?
What is...a hostile invasion of that country
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Which factor influenced the U.S. government's decision to participate in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) in 1994?
What is...the added cost of tariffs on imported goods.
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Worth 600 points
The Federal System shares powers among these 3 governments?
What is...the state, central and regional government share powers.
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Which event would be classified an international conflict and might eventually cause the United States to intervene militarily?
What is...violence between two or more ethnic groups, resulting in widespread loss of life
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Which argument is in support of a confederal system of government?
What is...Smaller state governments are better at meeting the daily needs of the people than a distant central government.
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Which international organization's objective is to provide collective security for the United States and Western Europe?
What is...NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization)
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WORTH 600 Points
What is the difference between Absolute Monarchy and Constitutional Monarchy?
What is....
Absolute Monarchy- King or Queen has ALL the power
Constitutional Monarchy- King or Queen has NO real Power, just ceremonial. m
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What is the definition of Oligarchy?
What is...rule by small wealthy group
400
What is a Tariff
What is....A tax on imports
500
Worth 800 points
What is NAFTA and what two countries does America have free trade with?
What is....
NAFTA= North American Trade Free Trade Agreement
Free trade between the U.S, Canada, Mexico
500
What is a treaty?
What is... A formal agreement between two or more countries.
500
This Person who holds this position in the U.S has the responsibility to do the following:
-Signs treaties
-Is Commander in Chief
-Is Chief Diplomat
-Appoints Secretary of State
-Appoints Ambassadors
What is....The President
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What are Sanctions?
What is... Ban on trades with a country
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Democracy means Rule by the __________?
What is.... Rule by the People.