Lesson 25 Vocabulary

Fascism: A political system with authoritarian rule and extreme nationalism. What is the correct definition?

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• A political ideology that emphasizes the importance of the state over the individual.

• A system of government characterized by a single-party rule and suppression of dissent.

• A belief in the superiority of one nation over others.

• A form of government that promotes democracy and individual freedoms.

In a school election, Emma and Aiden are running for class president. The students will vote to choose their representative. What is the correct definition of this system?

• A monarch-based system

• Power held by elected representatives

• Rule by a dictator

• A tribal system of governance

Luna is studying different forms of government in her political science class. She learns about Totalitarianism, which is a government with total control over public and private life. What is the correct definition?

(a)  

• A system of government that is centralized and dictatorial and requires complete subservience to the state.

• A form of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units.

• A government in which the people elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf.

• A system of government in which the state recognizes no limits to its authority.

In a school project, Abigail, Charlotte, and Nora are tasked with creating a model of corporatism. They decide to show how industries, labor groups, and the state can collaborate effectively. What is the correct definition of corporatism?

• A free-market economy

• Collaboration between industries and the state

• A form of democracy

• A tribal economic system

In a sudden move, General Mia led a coup d’état to overthrow the government. What is the correct definition of a coup d’état?

• A peaceful government election

• Sudden overthrow of a government

• Creation of a coalition

• Gradual transfer of power

In a school debate, Luna argued that the act of censoring certain books in the library was an example of what?

• Complete freedom of speech

• Suppression of information

In a school project, James, Arjun, and Anika decide to work together to achieve a common goal. What is this an example of?

• An opposing political faction

• Alliance between groups for common goals

• A dictatorship

• A lone political party

In Arjun's country, the government makes all the decisions about what goods and services are produced, how they are produced, and who gets them. What type of economy is this?

• Free-market economy

• Government-controlled economy

• Barter-based economy

• Mixed economy with private enterprise

Maya is preparing a presentation on political systems. What is the definition of a Platform in this context?

• A physical stage for speeches

• Political goals and principles

• A type of transportation system

• An individual’s private journal

David is reading a news article that seems to be pushing a particular political agenda. What is the definition of Propaganda?

(a)  

• Neutral and unbiased reporting

• Biased information to influence opinions
• Factual academic research

• Random social media posts