Comprehensive Political Vocabulary Quiz

Definition of Democracy

• Rule by a dictator

• Rule by a king

• Rule by the people

• Rule by an elite few

Definition of Diplomacy

• Managing international relations

• Imposing sanctions

• Declaring war

• Protectionism

Definition of Sanctions

• Punitive measures against a country

• Diplomatic meetings

• Trade agreements

• Military alliances

Definition of Trade Deficit

• When imports exceed exports

• When exports exceed imports

• Balanced trade

• Protectionist policies

Definition of Tariffs

• Taxes on exports

• Taxes on imported goods

• Financial aid

• Trade sanctions

Definition of Bipartisan

• Involving one political party

• Involving two political parties

• Involving no parties

• Independent politics

Definition of Incumbent

• A candidate running for office

• The current officeholder

• A political appointee

• An opposition leader

Definition of Populism

• Elite-driven politics

• Appeal to the general population

• A type of government

• Authoritarian rule

Definition of Legislation

• Proposed laws

• Political campaigns

• International treaties

• Executive orders

Definition of Executive Order

• A law passed by Congress

• A directive from the President

• A judicial decision

• A public vote