Who Rules?
If a country has a King or a Sultan it is a...
Monarchy
The _____________ ________________ Index scores countries on their degree of freedoms and individual and political rights for residents.
Global Freedom Index
Most countries in the world today have use a _________ Economic System.
Mixed
What are the 3 Branches of the US Gov?
Executive, Legislative, Judicial
This is a small island country in the central Mediterranean between Sicily and the North African coast. It's a nation known for historic sites related to a succession of rulers including the Romans, Moors, Knights of Saint John, French and British.
Malta
The people vote for government officials who represent them in Congress to make decisions, this is a...
Representative Democracy
Free press and allowing people to criticize the government is a feature of which type of society?
Democratic Society
One example of a Traditional Economy is...
Inuit Tribes, Indigenous Amazonians, Sami people of Nordic Region, Some communities in Haiti, the Amish.
What are the two Chambers of Congress?
House of Representatives & Senate
This country comprises the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania and numerous smaller islands. It has a total area of 7,688,287 km², making it the sixth-largest country in the world and the largest in Oceania.
Australia
Only a minority of the population can vote, and this population is the only one allowed to serve in government, it is a small percentage within the country. This country is an...
Oligarchy (& Rep. Democracy)
Dictatorships (Autocracies) are more likely to lead to which type of Society?
Authoritarian
In a Command Economy, who owns major industries and makes decisions?
The Government
What leadership/government style does the US have?
Representative Democracy
A country in central South America, with a varied terrain spanning Andes Mountains, the Atacama Desert and Amazon Basin rainforest. It's bordered by 5 other countries.
Bolivia
One man rules a country and has complete and total authority, this is a...
Autocracy/Dictatorship
Free and fair elections with multiple legitimate political parties are a feature of what type of society?
Democratic
In a Market Economy they believe in "Laissez-faire" Economics which means...
the government is hands-off and businesses make decisions.
How many years does a President serve for? (How long is their term?)
4 Years
A country in Central Asia surrounded by Afghanistan, China, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan. It’s known for rugged mountains, popular for hiking and climbing. This country gained independence from the USSR in 1991.
Tajikistan
A country is a Theocracy when...
There is a state religion/religious law is the highest law.
Which Countries score the Lowest and Highest on the Global Freedom Index?
Bonus: What was their score out of 100?
Lowest: Russian Occupied Territories of Ukraine (-1)
Highest: Finland (100)
In this economy, businesses make decisions based on consumer demand and the government imposes regulations to protect consumers.
Mixed Economy
What is one example of Checks & Balances in the US Government?
Impeachment
Judicial Review
Approval of Judges
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is a landlocked country in East Africa. Known as the "Land of a Thousand Hills" for its high elevation and rolling terrain, its geography is dominated by mountains in the west and savanna in the southeast. It's a former German and Belgian colony, who experienced a Genocide in 1994.
Rwanda