Practice test ch13 Cold War and pos war policies

Front

What type of government is ruled by representatives elected by the people?

Back

Republic

Front

Which term describes a political and economic system where all property is publicly owned?

Back

Communism

Front

What is the main characteristic of a democracy?

Back

Rule by the people

Front

Which ideology was developed by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels?

Back

Marxism

Front

What were countries in Eastern Europe controlled by the Soviet Union after World War II called?

Back

Satellite nations

Front

What term did Winston Churchill use to describe the division between Western Europe and Soviet-controlled Eastern Europe?

Back

Iron Curtain

Front

What was the main goal of the U.S. policy of containment?

Back

To prevent the spread of communism

Front

What is a limited war?

Back

A war fought with limited objectives and resources

Front

What does subversion mean in the context of government?

Back

Undermining or overthrowing the government

Front

What was the purpose of the Loyalty Review Program in the United States?

Back

To investigate government employees for loyalty