Classical Heritage
What type of government did Ancient-Greece have?
Direct Democracy
Name five parts of the Republican party platform?
small government, lower taxes, protect businesses, fewer social programs like welfare, strong foreign policy/military
What is sometimes referred to as the fourth branch of government due to their role of reporting to the public about government corruption?
What is action taken by the government to solve problems and achieve goals?
Public policy
Who is thee Head of State in the Parliamentary System?
The Queen or King
Who was allowed to vote in Ancient-Greece?
Men who were not slaves
Name five parts of the Democratic party platform?
Big government, higher taxation, protect workers/consumers, more social programs like welfare, diplomatic foreign policy.
What is it called when interest groups use TV commercials, radio appearances, and cause?
Grassroots lobbying
What are five ways a citizen can influence public policy?
Vote, write to a congressperson, attend a public meeting, sign/ create a petition, run for office, attend a rally, protect
Who is the Head of government in the Parliamentary System?
Prime Minister
Name five things we get from Ancient-Rome?
Representative democracy, written law, rule of law, civic participation, separation of powers
Name three parts of communism?
classes society, government(the state) owns the means of production.
Interest group hire or form these to help candidates get elected that support their cause?
PACS
Name three communist countries today?
China, Cuba, North Korea, Vietnam and Loas
IN which system is the leader elected by the people?
Presidential system
What was the written law called in Ancient Rome?
12 tables of Rome
Name three parts of socialism?
successful in some countries, classless society, tax the rich.
What do you call political communication that is extremely biased?
Propaganda
Name four capitalist countries that have major social programs?
Canada, Norway, Sweden, Denmark
What are the two systems that want a classless society?
Communism and Socialism.
Name four things we get from Judeo-Christian tradition?
Rule of law, Ethical ideas of justice, Individual worth, and Personal responsibility.
Name three things voters should consider when voting?
Qualifications, Experiences, Issues, Debates and Political Ads.
What do public interest groups primarily do?
Protect people's rights
Who is responsible for creating wealth in the USA?
The Individual
Which one is more controlling communism or Socialism?
Communism.