Types of Government
What is a government ruled by a king or queen?
Monarchy
What is a natural boundary?
A boundary based on physical features like rivers or mountains.
What does UN stand for?
United Nations
What are the four main types of economic systems?
Traditional, Command, Market, and Mixed
The U.S. has what type of government and economy?
Democracy and mixed-market economy
What is a government in which citizens elect representatives to make decisions?
Republic or Representative Democracy
What is a geometric boundary?
A straight line drawn by humans, often following latitude or longitude.
What is the main goal of the European Union (EU)?
Promote economic cooperation and remove trade barriers.
What is a market economy?
An economy where decisions are made by individuals and businesses.
North Korea has what type of government and economy?
Dictatorship and command economy
What type of government gives total power to one leader who rules by force?
Dictatorship
What term describes when a country controls land beyond its borders?
Imperialism or Colonialism
What organization was formed for military alliance after WWII?
NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization)
In which system does the government control all major economic decisions?
A combination of government and individual control.
What type of government does the United Kingdom have?
Constitutional monarchy
In what government system do religious leaders control the government?
Theocracy
What boundary separates North and South Korea?
The DMZ (Demilitarized Zone)
What is the purpose of the World Health Organization (WHO)?
Promote global health and fight disease.
To meet basic needs using customs and traditions.
A combination of government and individual control.
What type of boundary is the Rio Grande River between the U.S. and Mexico?
Natural boundary
What is a government ruled by a small group of powerful people?
Oligarchy
When boundaries are drawn by outsiders ignoring cultural divisions, what conflict often results?
Ethnic or cultural conflict
What is the main goal of OPEC?
Control oil production and prices among member nations.
What is the main goal of a traditional economy?
To meet basic needs using customs and traditions.
Name one country that is a member of both the UN and NATO.
United States, United Kingdom, France, etc.