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Federal system

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Divides key powers between national and state government

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Unitary system

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Gives key powers to central government

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Confederacy

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Loose union of independent states

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Constitutional law

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

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Communist countries have what type of economy?

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Command economy

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Purposes of government

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

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Freedom if private business to operate with minimal government regulation

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Economics is…

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

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What does a constitutional government do?

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Places limits on the powers of those who govern.

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Preamble

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

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Republic

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

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Command economy

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

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Examples of international organizations?

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Terrorist organizations

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Karl Marx proposed the idea of…

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Communism with his book, the communist manifesto

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Marx defined 3 classes, with the lowest class being…

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Proletariat class

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Proletariat class consisted of

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The industrial working class, concentrated in factories

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The bourgeoisie

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

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Socialism was when

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

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Capitalism

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PRIVATE OWNERSHIP, Laissez-faire

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Industrialized nation

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

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Civil society

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

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Complete capitalism isn’t completely possible because

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You always need a little government assistance

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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

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Politics

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

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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

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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

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Who wrote the book “Wealth of Nations”

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Adam smith

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Developing nation

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Nations that are only beginning to develop industry

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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)
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What was the case of “Ex Parte Endo vs. United States”

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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.

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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)
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5 Essential elements for a democracy?

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

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