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Absolute Monarch
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Democracy
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Dictatorship
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Divine Right
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Dynastic cycle
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Fascism
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Imperialism
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Totalitarianism
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Republic
Political Systems
Facts
a country is ruled by a monarch (king),
who has absolute control.
A system of government in which the
citizens hold the legislative, judicial, and
executive power, based on majority rule.
Voting
A system of government in which a
country is ruled by a single person with
absolute power.
The justification of monarchy through
the word of God
In China, a dynasty would remain in
power only as long as it was providing
good government.
When a dynasty went into decline, and
began to abuse its power, it was said to
lose the Mandate of Heaven, or the
favor of the gods.
A strong leader would usually emerge to
claim the Mandate, and establish a new
dynasty. The dynastic cycle would then
begin again.
A system of government that promotes
extreme nationalism, repression,
anticommunism, and is ruled by a dictator
The complete control of a weaker
nation’s social, economic, and political life
by a stronger nation
Industrialized countries sought control
of other countries for raw materials and
new markets
Government controls all aspects of life
Total control
A political system in which a country is
ruled by law, has representative
government, and is democratic in nature
Location
Europe during the
age of absolutism
England
China (present)
King Louie XIV
China (T’ang, Sung,
Yuan Dynasty)
Germany (Hitler)
England (Mother
Country)
India (Colony)
Soviet Union
(Stalin)
United States
Rome
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Socialism
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Officials are chosen by the people
A political system where the means of
production are controlled by the workers
and all things are shared evenly.
Socialist policies provide for government
funding of many basic needs such as
food, shelter, and medical care.
Sweden
Economic Systems
System
Traditional
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Facts
Based on agriculture
Limited barter trade
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Market
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Command
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Mixed
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Communism
Locations
Early River Valley
Civilizations
Neolithic Civilizations
Based upon Supply and Demand
Usually focus on consumer goods
Little government control
Controlled by strong, centralized
government
Usually focuses on industrial goods
Little attention paid to agriculture
and consumer goods
Combination of Market and
Command economic systems
Market forces control most
consumer goods
Government directs industry in
need areas.
Other
 create a classless society
 the means of production would be
controlled by the working class
 a fair distribution of wealth would
exist
Soviet Union
Soviet Union
China (Mao)
Cuba
Regents Questions
1. Economic development in Japan after World War II and in Communist China since the
1980’s is similar in that both nations have sought to
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end foreign investment
develop their vast natural resources to achieve economic growth
utilize the concepts of capitalism to improve their economies
nationalize most major industries and restrict competition
2. Which statement best describes how a command economy functioned in the Soviet Union?
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The laws of supply and demand controlled the economy.
Trade policies mandated that imports exceed exports.
The success of the agricultural sector controlled the price of manufactured goods.
A central authority determined the type and quantity of goods to be produced.
3. Which generalization about democracy is most valid?
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democratic political systems require a highly industrialized society
democratic governments first evolved in North America
democratic governments prevent their citizens from traveling abroad
democratic governments protect basic civil liberties
4. “Power tends to corrupt; absolute power corrupts absolutely.”
--Lord Acton, British historian
Based on this quotation, why type of government would Lord Acton most likely support?
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dictatorship
absolute monarchy
totalitarian state
representative democracy
5. What did Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels believe would be the result when communism
finally emerged as the dominant political and economic system?
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Only two classes would exist in society.
All the evils of industrial society would disappear.
The Soviet Union would become the world’s only superpower.
Citizens would own their individual homes and farms.
6. In the Soviet Union, Joseph Stalin governed by means of secret police, censorship, and purges.
This type of government is called
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democracy
totalitarian
limited monarchy
theocracy