Nerd Facts
GDP is defined as...
Gross Domestic Product: The monetary value of final goods and services produced in a country in a given year.
What was Karl Marx the father of?
Communism or Marxism
What is the equivalent of the US Democratic Party in the UK?
The Labour Party
The first document put into writing in 1215, stating the King and government are not above the law
The Magna Carta
What was/is shock therapy?
Define legitimacy and the two types of legitimacy.
(100): A belief from many citizens that the state is fit to command compliance and acts lawfully/desirably
(100): Traditional and Charismatic Legitimacy
Who was Gorbachev? What did he do?
Gorbachev was the leader of the Soviet Union from 1985 to 1991, known for introducing Glasnost (political openness) and Perestroika (economic restructuring)
Define both a Unitary and Federal state
Unitary: The government is centralized nationally
Federal: States/regions are given more power
What is the NHS?
The NHS is the national health service, which provides government funded health and medical services to citizens of the UK
What was the holodomar?
A man-made famine caused by Russia to Ukrainians that resulted in the death of near 10 million due to a blockage of food sources
Define communism and give one pro and one con
(100): A system of government in which goods and products are publicly owned
(100): Pros: Equality, less unemployment, stable economic system, less competition
(100): Cons: Less freedom, regulated opposition, limited earning, can cause violence, easily corruptable
Who was Liz Truss?
Liz Truss was a conservative party member who served as Prime Minister in England in 2022. Also, she killed the queen.
Define trickle-down economics *in theory*
Taxing the rich less so that they have more money to put into the economy, circulating back to the working class to give them wealth
Who is the head of state and what do they do?
The monarch is the head of state, and participates in many symbolic and ceremonial roles
Is Russia an (illiberal) democracy or not? Defend your claim.
Varying responses (Erik decides)
What are liberalism and conservatism in comparative politics?
(200): Liberalism is a political ideology that emphasizes individual freedoms and civil liberties
(200): Conservatism is a political ideology that promotes traditional values and limiting the effects of change in society
Who was Ivan the Terrible, and what makes him so terrible?
Ivan the Terrible was the first Russian tsar from 1547 to 1584 who acquired vast land through ruthless means and created a centrally controlled government
What are the four political economic systems?
Liberalism, Social Democracy, Communism, Mercantilism
Which 3 countries are part of Great Britain?
England, Scotland, and Wales
Which party in Russia is known for extreme nationalism, xenophobia, and anti-semitism?
Liberal Democratic Party of Russia (LDPR)
What is the Easterlin Paradox?
Your happiness increases as you get more money up to a certain level, but after that level, additional money does not equate to more happiness.
Who is Ramzan Kadyrov?
Ramzan Kaydrov is a Russian politician who is the Head of the Chechen Republic
How many members of parliament are in the State Duma?
450
What are the three parts of parliament?
(100): The House of Commons
(100): The House of Lords
(100): The King or Queen
The branch at the top of the Russian legal structure that rules on international treaties, relations between branches, violations of civil rights, and impeachment
Constitution Court