Unit 1 (review quiz) Flashcards
(23 cards)
What is an essential feature of political activity?
It is purposeful.
The right to exercise supreme power and authority over a region, a group, or oneself
sovereignty
An independent country in which people share a common culture is called
nation-state
Which of these is the best example of a public good?
a town library
When people call someone Machiavellian, they usually mean that person is
cunning and amoral
Which of these individuals is most likely to exercise power without authority?
An armed robber
On December 1, 1955, Rosa Parks went to jail rather than give up her bus seat to a white passenger. Her action was an example of which of the following?
civil disobedience
Which of the following are considered the basic building blocks of government?
revenue collection and coercion
A ruler’s legitimacy depends mainly on which of these factors?
people’s acceptance of the ruler’s authority
Which of these is most likely to involve horse trading?
a business deal
Which kind of country is most likely to have a federal system of government?
large, with a diverse population
What is a coup?
a sudden overthrow of a government by a small military
Which kind of economy is most common in the world today?
mixed
In a parliamentary democracy, who chooses the prime minister?
the party with a legislative majority
A ruler’s legitimacy depends mainly on which of these factors?
people’s acceptance of the ruler’s authority
Which of these factors most distinguishes dictators from monarchs?
how they regard the rights of citizens
In a command economy, who decides how much to produce?
government planners
Which of these is a common feature of market economies?
economic stability with no recessions
Socialism began as an attempt to correct which disadvantage of capitalism?
uneven distribution of wealth
Nazism is a form of fascism built on the idea of
Nazism is a form of fascism built on the idea of
A New England town meeting is an example of
direct democracy
Which of the following is the oldest form of government still in use today?
monarchy
What is the three most important purposes of government?
maintaining public order, protecting life and property, and providing public goods
