Political Geography

Do the people get to have any say in government decisions in a dictatorship?

• yes

• sometimes

• no

• only in local matters

What is a theocracy?

• A government run by a religious leader

• A government run by elected officials

• A government based on military rule

• A government that prioritizes economic growth

What is patriotism?

• A feeling of love and support for one's family

• Devoted love, support, and defense of one’s country; national loyalty

• A strong preference for one's local community over the nation

• An indifference towards national issues

What is a Monarchy?

• A government run by a king or queen

• A system where citizens vote on every issue

• A form of government led by a council of elders

• A political system where power is held by a single individual

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a democracy?

• people elect a president

• presidents are subject to law

• presidents can be removed from office if they break the law

• people are controlled by a dictator

What is nationalism?

• A political ideology that promotes global citizenship and multiculturalism.

• Extreme love and devotion for country that can exclude people in that country like immigrants and people of different races or religions.

• A belief in the superiority of one nation over others, leading to imperialism.

• A movement aimed at uniting people of different cultures and backgrounds within a nation.

Which political party is often associated with being conservative and their mascot is the elephant?

• Democratic

• Libertarian

• Republican

• Green

Urban means...

• In the city

• In the countryside

• In a small town

• In a rural area

Dictatorship

• Type of government where only one person rules the government

• A system where power is distributed among multiple leaders

• A form of government led by elected representatives

• A political system where citizens have direct control over decisions

Patriotism generally has a positive connotation.

• true

• false

• sometimes

• depends on the context