Define the terms effective and just.
Effective: it works, fast
Just: fair, morally right
Explain the difference between a natural border and man-made border
natural: nature / landforms are used to separate countries
man-made: borders that are determined by human when making a map
Explain what it means for a country to be in a state of Anarchy
-A complete lack of formal government.
-no laws
Identify the types of government most closely linked with the above characteristics.
Monarchy and Dictatorship
The excerpt above describes a political system that would be best identified as-
Democracy
You make a post on instagram explaining how you feel about the social issue of abortion. Instagram takes your post down.
Intstagram's action in taking your post down is an example of _____________.
Censorship
What separates a country from a nation?
nation: a nation is a region that rules itself. It is not under the control of any other government
1. Define the term authority.
2. What is the most extreme form of authority called where a ruler has total power?1. power a govt. has over a country
2. Totalitarianism
What is the difference between Absolute Monarchy and Dictatorship?
Monarchies have a hereditary system which determines the successor.
Rational | Irrational
a) Based solely on emotion
b) Logical
c) Illusion of impossible goal
d) Thinking is based on facts
Rational: b,d
Irrational: a,c
1. Explain the difference between a protest and a riot.
2. Provide two examples of protesting.
1. protest: "peaceful" = no one gets hurt, property is not damaged
riot: violent = property is damaged in the process, people usually get hurt.
2. picketing, boycotting, sit-ins, marches
A.) Explain the political system, Theocracy.
B.) Provide an example country that currently ruled by a theocratic government.
A.) political power and laws are based on a religious text
B.) Iran, Iraq, Afganistan
1. Fair rules that people have for simply existing are known as ___________.
2. Provide 3 examples:
1. Human Rights
2. Life, liberty, education, travel, pursuit of happiness, expression
1. I am loyal and devoted to my country no matter what.
Nationalism / Patriotism
2. I love my country and am proud of it.
Nationalism / Patriotism
3. I believe my country is absolute best. No other country can compare.
Nationalism / Patriotism
4. My country brings people together because we are proud of the good things it stands for.
Nationalism / Patriotism
1. Nationalism
2. Patriotism
3. Nationalism
4. Patriotism
LIST and DEFINE all 5 political systems.
1. Democracy: Ruled by the participation of it's citizens through voting
2. Theocracy: Ruled by a religious leader and religious laws
3. Oligarchy: Ruled by a group of people with specific qualifications
4. Monarchy: Ruled by a king or queen and their family
5. Dictatorship: Ruled by a single person with total authority.