Impact of Government on Society

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What best defines a governmental system?

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The organization through which political authority is exercised in a society

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What is the primary purpose of a law in a society?

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To regulate behavior and maintain order

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Which governmental system was established in France after the French Revolution?

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Republic

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Example of a policy that affected individuals during the Industrial Revolution.

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Factory Acts regulating child labor

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How did the implementation of the Napoleonic Code influence societies in Europe?

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It established a uniform set of laws that influenced legal systems across Europe.

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How did the policy of Apartheid in South Africa affect different groups in society?

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It enforced racial segregation and discrimination against non-white populations.

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How did the Meiji Restoration change the governmental system in Japan and affect its citizens?

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It centralized power under the emperor and modernized society, impacting all social classes.

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Compare the effects of the Soviet Union’s policies on individual freedoms with those of Western European democracies after World War II.

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The Soviet Union restricted individual freedoms through state control, while Western democracies expanded civil liberties.

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Evaluate how the Nuremberg Laws in Nazi Germany affected Jewish individuals and groups in society.

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They stripped Jewish people of citizenship and basic rights, leading to widespread discrimination and persecution.

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Analyze the impact of colonial policies on indigenous populations in Africa during the 19th and 20th centuries.

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Colonial policies often led to loss of land, suppression of cultures, and economic exploitation of indigenous groups.