Vocab

Question 0

Federal system

Answer 0

Divides key powers between national and state government

Question 1

Unitary system

Answer 1

Gives key powers to central government

Question 2

Confederacy

Answer 2

Loose union of independent states

Question 3

Constitutional law

Answer 3

Field of law that studies questions on how to interpret the Constitution.

Question 4

Communist countries have what type of economy?

Answer 4

Command economy

Question 5

Purposes of government

Answer 5

• maintain social order
• provide public services
• provide for security and defense
• provide for economy

Question 6

Free enterprise?

Answer 6

Freedom if private business to operate with minimal government regulation

Question 7

Economics is…

Answer 7

The study of how limited resources are used to satisfy people’s seemingly unlimited wants

Question 8

What does a constitutional government do?

Answer 8

Places limits on the powers of those who govern.

Question 9

Preamble

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Statement that puts forth the goals and purposes that the government will serve

Question 10

Republic

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State where people elect representatives and has an elected president rather than a monarch

Question 11

Command economy

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Government decides what to produce, how much, and how to distribute it

Question 12

Examples of international organizations?

Answer 12

Terrorist organizations

Question 13

Karl Marx proposed the idea of…

Answer 13

Communism with his book, the communist manifesto

Question 14

Marx defined 3 classes, with the lowest class being…

Answer 14

Proletariat class

Question 15

Proletariat class consisted of

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The industrial working class, concentrated in factories

Question 16

The bourgeoisie

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Middle (wealthier) class and owners of industrial capital such as land and factories

Question 17

Socialism was when

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The government owned BASIC means of production where as communism and command economy, the government owned everything

Question 18

Capitalism

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PRIVATE OWNERSHIP, Laissez-faire

Question 19

Industrialized nation

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Large industries, Advanced technology and provides a comfortable way of life

Question 20

Civil society

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Network of voluntary associations - economic, political, charitable and many others that exist outside of government

Question 21

Complete capitalism isn’t completely possible because

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You always need a little government assistance

Question 22

Special interest groups

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People united by special political interests.

Framers of constitution worried these groups would hinder launch of new government

Question 23

Politics

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Refers to the struggle to control government and manage societal conflicts that could influence lives of individuals

Question 24

What is majority rule with minority rights?

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Elected representatives enact laws that reflect the will of the majority of lawmakers

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Political party

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Group of individuals with broad common interests organized to win elections, conduct government and determine public policy

Question 26

Constitution

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Incomplete guide that provides a statement of goals and a framework for governing that draws it authority from the people

Question 27

Who wrote the book "Wealth of Nations"

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Adam smith

Question 28

Developing nation

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Nations that are only beginning to develop industry

Question 29

What are the 4 characteristics of a democracy?

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- individual liberty - majority rule with minority right (rights of the minority are respected and protected) - competing political parties (make elections more meaningful by giving people a choice) - free elections (all votes carry same weight, no punishment for voting)

Question 30

What was the case of "Ex Parte Endo vs. United States"

Answer 30

It was a case about the detainment of Japanese Americans during ww2. This case is important because the Supreme Court decided that the federal government has no constitutional right to detain a loyal citizen.

Question 31

What are the 4 essential features of a state?

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- population (the people) - territory (established boundaries) - sovereignty (supreme and absolute authority within boundaries) - government (central institution)

Question 32

5 Essential elements for a democracy?

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- citizen participation - favorable economy - free enterprise - widespread education - strong civil society