International Conflict
International Conflict where the U.S. entered following Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
World War 2
What does NATO stand for?
North Atlantic Trade Organization
What is an autocracy?
A government run by ONE person
Who/What has the power in a Confederal Government?
States/Regions hold the power
Which type of economic system provides the most economic freedom and has historically provided higher standards of living?
Capitalism
International Conflict following the world trade center terrorist attack in NYC.
9/11 or War on Terror
What is the goal of the United Nations?
To keep countries in communication with eachother and mantain peace.
What do an autocracy and an absolute monarchy have in common?
They both have a SINGLE ruler
In which government system do the Federal and State governments share power?
Federal
What is an advantage of Capitalism over government controlled economic systems?
Creates more economic incentives/choices so that the quality of products is always high.
International Conflict following Iraq's invasion of Kuwait.
1st Gulf War
What is the purpose of the Red Cross?
To assist countries/people in times of emergency by providing medical care and supplies.
Which form of government gives the most power to ordinary citizens?
Democracy
In which government system does a central government control weaker states?
What do the socialist and communist economic systems have in common?
They both have government control of the means of production/industries.
Which two wars were fought to contain Communism?
Vietnam and Korean Wars
What is the purpose of an international organization?
To bring nations together and help the people living there have better lives.
What is the difference between an absolute and a constitutional monarchy?
An absolute monarchy gives power to one King or Queen. A constitutional monarchy limits the King or Queen with rules.
Why did the authors of the Constitution create a federal system of government rather than a unitary system?
They feared a centrtal government that was too powerful.
In which economic system do the people get taxed highly to create more government programs?
Socialism
What is a sanction?
What is the first step a country is likely to take to resolve a conflict?
An economic punishment like a fine or an embargo
The first step is usually diplomacy
Which International Organization's are the United States a part of?
NATO
United Nations
What is the key difference between Totalitarian and Authoritarian governments?
Totalitarian: Absolute control of society by the government.
Authoritarian: Perfers obedience to the gov over individual freedom.
What is the main advantage of a federal system of government in resisting authoritarianism/corruption?
Local/State governmets have enough power to resist the rise of a dictator/corrupted central government.
Which economic system is being described?
- People can own property
- Producers can make whenever they want
- Consumers can buy whatever they want
- Producers act to make profit
Capitalism