Chapter 24: Comparing Political and Economic Systems Review

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intergovernmental organization that regulates world petroleum production

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OPEC

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a type of group made up of member states through agreement or treaty

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intergovernmental organization

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a modern trading bloc in which trade barriers have been removed

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European Union

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how the president of the United States is elected

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Electoral College

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an economic system in which consumers and private owners make most economic decisions

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capitalism

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an organization that helps millions of people worldwide affected by conflict and natural disaster

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International Red Cross and Red Crescent

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developing nations found in Africa, Central and South America, and southern Asia

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Global South

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one way that elections are triggered in parliamentary democracies

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no confidence vote

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an economic system in which government and private interests each make some economic decisions

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socialism

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issue of global concern requiring the United States to cooperate with other nations: International Red Cross and Red Crescent, Global South, no confidence vote, socialism, terrorism

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terrorism