Government and Political Systems Quiz

What is the definition of Democracy?

• An agreement to stop fighting

• A form of government in which the people rule, either directly or through elected representatives

• A political and economic system where all goods and property are owned by a whole society

• A system of beliefs, ideas, or theories focused on economics or politics

What does Communism entail?

• A restriction on a person or activity

• Using an image or object to represent something else

• A political and economic system where all goods and property are owned by a whole society

• A form of government in which the people rule

What is the meaning of Ideology?

• A judicial order requiring someone to stop doing something

• A political movement that advocated the unity of Arabs

• A type of military action where small groups make surprise attacks

• A system of beliefs, ideas, or theories, usually focused on economics or politics

What does Symbolism refer to?

• A state of limited competition in a market

• Using an image or object to represent something else

• A period when people or goods are held in isolation

• A campaign that endorses the use of unfair allegations

What is the purpose of Containment?

• To officially expel someone from a church

• To contain the spread of communism and aid democratic countries

• To stop buying or using something as a form of protest

• To give ownership of a business to the government

What does Mutual Assured Destruction imply?

• A layer in the earth’s stratosphere that absorbs radiation

• A war instigated by a central power

• The awareness that a nuclear attack would result in annihilation

• A loyalty and devotion to one’s country

What is a Cease-fire?

• An agreement to stop fighting

• A list of people regarded as unacceptable

• A judicial order requiring someone to take a specific action

• A political movement that opposed Western involvement

What does Maritime relate to?

• A restriction on a person or activity

• The sea, especially with respect to navigation, trade, or military activity

• A campaign that endorses unfair allegations

• A type of military action with surprise attacks

What is Pan-Arabism?

• A period when people or goods are held in isolation

• A judicial order requiring someone to stop doing something

• A loyalty and devotion to one’s country

• A political movement advocating the unity of Arabs

What does Nationalize mean?

• To uphold a legal decision on appeal

• To give ownership of a business or industry to the government

• To officially expel someone from a church

• To stop buying or using something as a form of protest