Unit 1 and 2 Vocabulary

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What is the definition of 'location'?

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An exact point on the surface of the Earth

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Which of the following is an example of a region? A home address, Latin America, Coordinates of a specific location, A system of government

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Latin America

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What is an unlimited government?

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A government where a ruler and their appointees have all the power, without limits.

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Which countries have unlimited governments? Options: North Korea, Saudi Arabia, Cuba; United States, France, Australia; China, Spain, Philippines; Singapore, Taiwan, Switzerland

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North Korea, Saudi Arabia, Cuba

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What is a limited government?

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A government where the power of the leaders is restricted and everyone, including the leaders, must obey the law.

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What is a unitary system of government?

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A system where the national government is completely in charge and limits the powers of regional governments such as states.

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What is a federalist system of government?

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A system where the national government shares power with regional governments such as states

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Which countries have federalist governments? Options: United States, Mexico, India, Russia; China, Spain, Philippines, Egypt; North Korea, Saudi Arabia, Cuba; Singapore, Taiwan, Switzerland

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United States, Mexico, India, Russia

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What is a free enterprise economy?

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An economy that is completely free from government intervention or control

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Which country leans more towards having a free enterprise economy? Options: United States, China, North Korea, Cuba

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United States