2.3 Democracy in Eastern Europe

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What is democracy?

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Government where people vote for their leaders

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What was the Orange Revolution?

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A political protest in Ukraine.

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What does privatization mean?

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Government selling businesses to private individuals

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How did Poland succeed with its market economy? Options: By keeping all businesses state-owned, Through extensive government regulation, By transitioning to a free market economy, By closing its market to foreign investment

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By transitioning to a free market economy

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What role does NATO play in Eastern Europe?

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Military alliance

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Why did some Eastern European countries want to join the European Union? Options: For military protection, To maintain their independence, For economic benefits and support, To adopt a new currency immediately

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For economic benefits and support

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When did the Orange Revolution occur?

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2004

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What is a key feature of a market economy?

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Supply and demand determine prices

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What was a major goal of the Orange Revolution? Options: To join NATO, To promote fair elections, To privatize state-owned enterprises, To exit the European Union

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To promote fair elections

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How has NATO's expansion been viewed by Russia?

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As a threat to its own security