Poli Sci 101
Most European states fall under this category of regime type with guaranteed rights and varying levels of state intervention in the economy. As opposed to Belarus and Russia which fall further toward the other end of the political spectrum, lacking in civilian rule and authority in the leadership process.
Democracy
From the Early Middle Ages to the Napoleonic Wars, this transnational political entity wasn't that Roman, that imperial, or that religious in practice.
Holy Roman Empire
Labeled appropriately, this group of parties across Europe combine economic growth with a push for postmaterial decision-making and of course environmentalism.
Greens
Aboard the Eurostar, you can reach this British capital city from this French capital city in about two hours.
London; Paris
Aboard Ryanair, you can reach this German capital city from this Italian capital city in about two hours.
Berlin; Rome
The term for a group of ideological groups that make up the electoral system, the US basically has two while Germany and Italy have numerous groups.
Party System
From the 15th century to the post-WWII era Europe engaged in the practice of ______ around the world, significantly benefiting from the extraction of resources and the sale of manufactured goods to territories around the planet.
Colonialism
Sinn Fein, The Party of the Corsican Nation, the Lega Nord, and the Bavaria Party are all examples of _____ across Europe.
Regional Parties
The British and French equivalents of the Head of State are __________ AND __________ (title and person)
King Charles III, President Emmanuel Macron
The German and Roman equivalents of the Head of State are __________ AND __________ (title and person)
President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and President Sergio Mattarella
Germany's landers make up this type of system whereas France and the UK make up the other, characterized by a central government with most, if not all, of the political authority at the national and sub-national level.
Federalism; Unitary Government
Two of Europe's oldest civilizations, each was known for their cultural contributions to the modern world, from The Odyssey and great epic works to the early adaptations of democratic and republican governments.
Rome; Greece
Existing under many different labels across Europe, the _____ believe in state intervention, strong government influence over the economy, and expanding the welfare state but have been on the decline in recent years.
Social Democrats/Socialists
The British and French equivalents of the Head of Government are __________ AND __________ (title and person)
PM Rishi Sunak and PM Elisabeth Borne
The German and Italian equivalents of the Head of Government are __________ AND __________ (title and person)
In several European systems with consensus democracies and parliaments that choose the PM, members can call for a _____ if they feel the leader isn't living up to the job. American legislators lack this power.
Vote of No Confidence
Black Death
The party of long-time Chancellor Angela Merkel, the ______ exist across Europe as a party dedicated to social programs based on religious doctrine and the principle of subsidiarity.
Christian Democrats
The lower chamber of the legislatures in France and the UK are called the ______ AND _______
The lower chambers of the legislatures of Germany and Italy are called the _______ and ________
Bundestag and Chamber of Deputies
In the United Kingdom and in other parts of Europe central governments have engaged in _____, giving authority to regional units (such as the Scottish National Parliament, the Welsh National Parliament, and Stormont).
Devolution
From 1618 onward the principalities and kingdoms of Europe fought a decades-long conflict called the ____ over religious and political authority which only concluded in 1648 with the _____, introducing sovereignty to the continent.
Thirty Years War; Peace of Westphalia
Despite their similar party labels, the _____ in Europe share a firm belief in authority and respect for the state, family, and church whereas the _____ in Europe are free-market oriented and believe in personal freedom and responsibility rather that state intervention.
Conservatives; Liberals
France is considered to be this type of political system whereas the British system is called a _______.
In Germany, the political system is called a ______ while in Italy the term is _______.
Federal Republic; Parliamentary Republic