What is another name for institutions and officials organized to establish and carry out public policy?
Government
100
Around 500 BCE, the Greeks began using what form of government?
Direct Democracy
100
Saudi Arabia uses what form of government?
Absolute Monarchy
100
Which notable figure in U.S. History warned Americans not to split into political parties?
George Washington
100
How many people are in the U.S. Senate?
100
200
When you have the ability to direct or influence the behavior of other people, you have what?
Power
200
In 509 BCE, the Romans overthrew their king and began using what form of government?
Representative Democracy
200
What type of government does China use?
Single-State: Communism
200
A voter who favors gay marriage and wants more services provided by the government would probably vote for which party?
Democratic Party
200
How many total representatives are in the House of Representatives?
435
300
What is a product or service that is available for all people to consume, whether they pay for it or not called?
Public Good
300
__________________ believed their power to rule came from God. They ruled with total authority.
Absolute Monarchies
300
What type of government does Iran use?
Theocracy
300
A voter who wants low taxes and fewer government services probably would vote for which party?
Republican Party
300
The number of representatives from a state is determined by what?
Population Size
400
If people accept you as an authority and are willing to follow you, you have what?
Legitimacy
400
What kind of government was used during the Medieval Period, when kings granted land to nobles, who offer loyalty & military service in exchange and peasants worked for the nobles?
Feudalism
400
Myanmar was run by a small group of military leaders who had total control for several decades. What is this form of government called?
Oligarchy
400
What are the four belief systems that people hold that often determine their political preferences?
Conservative, Liberal, Libertarian, Statist
400
Name Michigan’s two U.S. Senators.
Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters
500
Name four examples of goods shared by all people that are provided by the government.
Roads, police, firefighters, schools, parks, water/sewage service
500
In 1688, during the ____________________, the British revolted against their king and implemented a constitutional monarchy.
Glorious Revolution
500
What is the title of the most powerful person in Iran?
Ayatollah or Supreme Leader
500
A political party’s statement of objectives and principles is called what?
Party Platform
500
Name the four states with the most representatives.