Philosophers
Who believed governments exist to protect life, liberty, and property?
John Locke
What economic system prioritizes competition and private ownership?
Capitalism
What is a proxy war?
A conflict where opposing powers use third parties as substitutes for fighting each other directly.
What does 'rule of law' support: individualism or collectivism?
Individualism
Who suffered most during the early Industrial Revolution?
The proletariat (working class)
What did Hobbes think people should surrender to avoid chaos?
Their freedom to an Absolute Ruler (Thomas Hobbes)
Which ideology is most concerned with economic equality?
Collectivism, Socialism, OR Communism
What was a major reason for NATO's creation?
To stop Soviet expansion in Europe
Which citizens' rights reflect individualism in democracy?
Equal civil rights for all under constitutional law
What group lost rights under Taliban rule?
Women and girls
What famous phrase did Rousseau write about freedom and society?
“Man is born free, but everywhere he is in chains.”
Who is the key thinker behind socialism?
Karl Marx
What Cold War crisis increased calls for nuclear disarmament?
The Cuban Missile Crisis
What is a key weakness of cabinet solidarity?
It weakens executive accountability
What caused Hitler’s rise in Germany?
The economic depression caused by WWI reparations
What is the social contract according to Rousseau?
An agreement where people give up some freedoms for collective good
Which ideology emphasizes tradition and the past?
Conservatism
Why didn’t anti-ballistic missile tech contribute to détente?
Because it escalated the arms race instead of reducing tensions
Why is direct democracy sometimes proposed?
To solve political problems with more direct citizen input
What was the focus of the WWI peace treaty?
To prevent another world war
Which philosopher justified rebellion if rulers abused power?
John Locke
Which ideology values the greatest individual freedom of expression?
Liberalism
What conflict split the Communist world and contributed to détente?
The Sino-Soviet Split
What right is better protected in Canada than in the US?
Individual Rights
What kind of government owns all property?
Communism