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29 Cards in this Set
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What is the oldest form of government still in use today?
a. Republic b. Monarchy c. Democracy d. Dictatorship |
Monarchy
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A new England town meeting is an example of
a. confederal democracy b. direct democracy c. parliamentary democracy d. representative democracy |
direct democracry
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Nazism is a form of fascism built on the idea of
a. free enterprise b. market socialism c. radical superiority d. national sovereignity |
radical superiority
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Socialism began as an attempt to correct which disadvantage of capitalism?
a. lack of motivation to work b. failure to reward new ideas c. uneven distribution of wealth d. inflexibility in the face of change |
uneven distribution of wealth
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What are the common features of market economies?
a. low living standards for most people b. economic stability with no recessions c. public ownership of farms and factories d. production of high-quality goods and services |
production of high-quality goods and services
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In a command economy, who decides how much to produce?
a. government planners b. individual consumers c. industrial labor unions d. corporate shareholders |
government planners
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What factors distinguish dictators from monarchs?
a. how they acquire and retain power b. how they make economic decisions c. how they choose their close advisers d. how they regard the rights of the citizens |
how they acquire and retain power
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In a parliamentary democracy, who chooses the prime minister?
a. the country's single party b. an assembly of elegible voters c. electors appointed by the monarch d. the party with a legislative majority |
the party with a legislative majority
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What kind of economy is most common in the world today?
a. command b. market c. mixed d. traditional |
mixed
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What are the characteristics of a country most likely to have a federal system of government?
a. large, with a diverse ecomomy b. urban, with an industrial economy c. poor, with an unskilled population d. small, with an abundance of resources |
large, with a diverse ecomomy
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The emphasis on elections in the United States most reflects which constitutional principle?
a. individual rights b. popular soverignty c. checks and balances d. separation of powers |
popular soverignty
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In which kind of primary election would a registered independent be unable to vote?
a. open b. closed c. blanket d. nonpartisan |
closed
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What is the most common way people become candidates for public office?
a. popular drafts b. party caucuses c. petition drives d. self-announcement |
self-announcement
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In which type of election is voter turnout likely to be the greatest?
a. primary election b. midterm election c. off-year election d. presidential election |
presidential election
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Which group benefitted most from the Voting Rights Act of 1965?
a. women b. 18 - to-20- year olds c. Native Americans d. African Americans |
African Americans
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What is the main criticism leveled against the Electoral College system for election presidents?
a. It takes too long b. It is undemocratic c. It discourages voting d. It costs too much money |
It is undemocratic
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What is the primary goal of political parties?
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To get their candidates elected to office
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What is the most common form of individual involvement with a political party?
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Through voter registration
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How do lobbyists help government officials to function more effectively?
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They help by making their issue known, speak up if any new laws go against what they believe in, andprovide useful information so that new policies can be made
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Which political party in the United States had the longest continuous existence?
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Democratic party
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What is found in a political platform?
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The political party's shared beliefs and common goal
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Why are national party conventions held by the 2 major US political parties?
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To formally announce their candidate for president and vice-president; to make their platform for the party
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The United States has which type of political party system? How many parties?
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We have a two-party system; two main parties with a few third parties
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Which action is a civic responsibility? What are examples of civic responsibility?
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Registering to vote, voting,
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How does the Electoral College limit the voting power of citizens?
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By not letting everyone's voice get heard. Even if a candidate has the most polular votes, the electoral votes could give the win to someone else
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What is used to determine the number of electoral votes of each state?
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The number of electors from each state equals the number of state representatives in Congress. 538 total
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In a market economic system, what happens to the price of a good when its supply increases and its demand decreases?
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The price goes down so the good can be sold
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A nation where the basic economic decisions are made by a central authority represents which type of ecomomy?
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Cuba, Syria
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How could someone whose parents are both foreign citizens qualify to become the U.S. president?
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If the person is born in the USA or becomes naturalized
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