Nations
What are the two types of borders?
physical & human
What is a sovereign nation?
a government that has complete authority over a geographic area
What is a Constitution?
a written plan of government that outlines its purposes, powers, and limitations
What are the duties of a citizen?
to obey the law, to attend school, to serve in the military, to pay taxes, to show up for jury duty
to vote, to stay informed, to known his/her/their rights, to participate in government
What are national interests?
a nation’s goals to help it succeed
What is direct democracy? Which society created it?
it is a type of government where every citizens get s a vote for every decision
it was started by the ancient Greek
Who has power in a unitary government system?
the central government
What is jury duty?
Jury duty is to show up in court, listen to the facts of the case, and decide if a person/ group is guilty or innocent.
What are interest group?
organisations that try to influence government decisions
What is diplomacy used for?
It i used for nations to keep friendly relations with one another.
In which government system do citizens vote for their head of state?
What do people vote for in a parliamentary system?
legislators
As a citizen of the US, which elections are one required to vote in?
local, state, national
Which two political parties do US citizens usually join?
Democratic & Republican
Why do mountains, deserts, and oceans make better land borders than lakes and rivers?
they are less likely to shift around and change
Who is the most likely to suffer human rights abuse?
a child
Which kind of government follows the rule of law?
limited governments
What are taxes used for?
building roads, health care, paying the government, etc.
How many nations created the United Nations in 1945?
51
How are rulers in totalitarian regimes different from elected leaders in democratic regimes?
Which citizens are required to vote in Brazil?
all those who are literate between the ages of 18-70
How does the media use political images?
to make someone seem a certain way, to communicate a political view
Why is the media important?
Citizens rely on media to help them decide how to vote on important issues & how to pick the best candidates