Miscellaneous
According to the United Nations, how many countries are there in the world?
195
State grew from a family group with the family/head leading, then clan, then settled in one spot
Evolutionary theory
What are the two types of democracy?
What is collective naturalization?
Acquisition of territory when rights/citizenship transfer to those people
When dealing with economics, what two ideas are decided upon?
Liberty vs. Equality
What is the difference between a right and responsibility?
A right is something you CAN do;
A responsibility is something you HAVE to do
Group overpowers, takes control and makes others submit to them
What are the three types of autocracies?
Dictatorship
Absolute Monarchy
Constitutional Monarchy
Who are the main people affected by the DREAM Act and DACA?
Children of immigrants
Beliefs of what economic system:
Philosophy that government should keep its hands off the economy AND You have the freedom of choice and free enterprise and values competition and hard work
Capitalism
When both national and state governments share power
Federal System
Explain the Social Contract theory
Members of a state give power to a gov. in order for safety and well being, but can overthrow if gov misuses
Which type of government is controlled by a small group of powerful people, often wealthy or influential?
Oligarchy
What is the difference between an asylum-seeker and a refugee?
Asylum seeker = step 1
Refugee = official
Belief of what economic system:
EVERYTHING is controlled by the government and the standard of living is quite poor
Communism
What are three responsibilities of governments?
Provide leadership
Maintain order
Provide public services
Provide economic assistance
Provide national security
Promote social standards
The supreme and absolute authority within your territorial boundaries to rule yourself
Sovereignty
A system of government where power is held by the people and their elected representatives; has a Constitution
Republic
What are the 3 ways to become a citizen?
Jus soli
Jus sanguinas
Naturalization process
Belief of what economic system:
Government divides resources equally and fairly so the standard of living is quite high for all
High taxes, but free education and healthcare
Socialism
What are the five ways to limit government?
Constitution
Rule of Law & due process
Separation of Powers
Consent of the governed
Rights of the minority
What are the four characteristics of a state/nation/country?
Population
Territory
Government
Sovereignty
What is the full name of the government structure of the US?
What are the five requirements for the Naturalization process?
What two economies does the US have? (same economy just different names)
Capitalism
Market