Category 1: Government Power
A form of government where citizens elect leaders to make decisions for them.
Republic
This system gives all power to the central government.
Unitary System
In this economic system, individuals own businesses and make most economic decisions.
Capitalism
Policies dealing with issues within the United States.
Domestic Policy
This organization settles legal disputes between countries.
International Court of Justice (ICJ)
Negotiations used to resolve conflicts peacefully.
Diplomacy
A form of government ruled by a single leader with unlimited power.
Autocracy
In this system, states hold most of the power and the central government is weak.
Confederal System
In this economic system, the government owns most businesses and resources.
Communism
Policies dealing with relationships between countries.
Foreign Policy
An organization created to maintain peace and cooperation among nations.
United Nations (UN)
Gathering secret information about another country.
Espionage
A form of government ruled by a small group of wealthy or powerful people.
Oligarchy
In this system, power is shared between national and state governments.
Federal System
This economic system combines government control and private ownership.
Socialism
The term meaning what is best for the security and prosperity of a nation.
National Interest
This organization establishes rules for international trade.
World Trade Organization (WTO)
Economic penalties used to pressure another country.
Sanctions
A form of government ruled by religious leaders or based on religious laws.
Theocracy
Which system of government does the United States use?
Federal System
Which economic system provides the most economic freedom?
Capitalism
The U.S. government creates a program to improve public education.
Domestic Policy
This military alliance protects member nations and was created during the Cold War.
NATO-North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Sending troops to maintain peace without declaring war.
Peacekeeping operations
A form of government where people vote directly on laws and policies.
Democracy
Which system protects against authoritarianism by dividing power between levels of government?
Federal System
In this economic system, the government decides what is produced, how it is produced, and who receives it.
Communism
The president negotiates a trade agreement with another country.
Foreign Policy
Individuals helping global causes through volunteering or donating.
Citizen participation in international organizations?
The last resort method for resolving international conflict.
War