4.7 Fast and the Curious

What is democracy?

• A form of governance where one person holds absolute power

• A form of governance where a small group holds power

• A form of governance where people have a say in decisions

• A form of governance with no central authority

Which of the following is a characteristic of federalism?

• Decisions are made through voluntary cooperation

• One person or group holds absolute power

• Power is divided between central and regional governments

• Power is centralized in the national government

Which country is an example of a unitary state?

• Canada

• France

• Brazil

• United States

What is a characteristic of an elongated state?

• Isolation at the ends, difficult travel & communication

• Round, distance from center similar everywhere

• State has another state in it

• Compact with an extension

What is supranationalism?

• A form of governance where power is divided between central and regional governments

• Multiple countries forming an organization for mutual benefit

• A form of governance where power is held by a small group

• A form of governance with no central authority

Which of the following is an example of a transnational company?

• ASEAN

• United Nations

• Google

• NATO

What is the main characteristic of a unitary system?

• A small group holds power and makes decisions

• Power is held primarily by the central government

• Power is shared between central and local governments

• Decisions are made through voluntary cooperation

Which of the following countries has a federal system of governance?

• Singapore

• Australia

• Japan

• United Kingdom

What is the impact of globalization on state sovereignty?

• It eliminates state sovereignty

• It challenges state sovereignty

• It has no impact on state sovereignty

• It strengthens state sovereignty

Which of the following is an example of economic supranationalism?

• United Nations

• Warsaw Pact

• OPEC

• NATO