Political Patterns & Government

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Fill in the blank: The newspaper headline in the image states 'State of ______ is Born'.

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Israel

Front

Which of the following is a common strategy used by dictators to stay in power? Holding free elections, Censorship of media, Promoting open debates, Encouraging opposition parties

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Censorship of media

Front

Who assumed the presidency of Iraq shortly after the Iranian Revolution?

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Saddam Hussein

Front

Saddam Hussein quickly consolidated power by eliminating political rivals and establishing a(n) ________ dictatorship.

Back

authoritarian

Front

Under the rule of Saddam Hussein, Iraqis had their personal rights, freedoms, and liberties ________ restricted.

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severely

Front

What type of propaganda would someone use to stay in power?

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Fear

Front

What did Saddam Hussein construct throughout Iraq for himself, his family, and his loyal commanders?

Back

Mansions

Front

What was one of the main goals of Hussein for Iraq?

Back

To increase the influence of Iraq

Front

In August 1990, Hussein ordered Iraqi forces to launch a surprise invasion of which neighboring country?

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Kuwait

Front

Which of the following nations was NOT part of the coalition that forced Iraq out of Kuwait in early 1991? Bahrain, Egypt, Morocco, Japan

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Japan