Europe After WWII
This period of time was know for Europe being divided into Eastern and Western Europe.
What is the Cold War?
This system of government has a person who inherits his/her power.
What is a Constitutional Monarcy?
They have limited power according to the written rules.
Who is a King/Queen?
1957
When was the European Economic Community established?
What is capitalism?
Who is the Soviet Union?
The power of the monarcy is limited by a constitution.
What is a Constitutional Monarcy?
They are not elected directly by the people.
Who is a Prime Minister?
2002
When did banks begin to carry the Euro?
The government divides the nation's wealth among all of the citizens.
What is communism?
The Soviet Union was divided into 15 different countries.
This type of government promotes compromise between lawmakers and the president.
What is the Presidential System?
2004
A system of government where people have a say in making decisions.
What is a democracy?
This symbolically ended teh division between the capitalist and commuist countries.
What is the fall of the Berlin Wall?
The people vote for representatives only.
What is a Parliamentary Democracy?
Once elected, they select the Prime Minister.
Who is Parliment?
1950
When did six European nations (Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands) agreed to regulate steel and coal?
The government provides the citizens with benfits that could include healthcare and education.
What is socialism?
This revolution led to the removal of communist governments in Romania, Bulgaria and Albania.
What is the Velvet Revolution?
The president and prime minister sometimes share authority.
What is a Semi-Presidential System?
They hold little power and is often in charge of ceremonial functions. The prime minister holds true executive authority.
Who is a President/King or Queen?
1990-1996
When did countries in the EU agree to open their borders?
Government planners make economic decisions.
What is a command economy?