U.S. Government Unit 9 Lesson 9
Compare the following styles of democratic government: federal, confederal, and unitary. Describe where they derive their power, and where the power is located in each of the three styles.
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Describe two benefits and two challenges of transitioning to a democratic form of government.
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How does the federal government regulate the economy for the benefit of the public? Discuss specific policies and programs, including their effects.
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According to this chart, what makes socialism unique from other economic systems?
Although the state exerts strong control over the economy, individuals also make many important economic decisions.
What is the separation of powers between the legislative branch and the executive branch regarding the budget?
Congress holds "the power of the purse" and the president initiates the budget process by submitting a budget plan
This chart shows the final six steps necessary to the passing of a federal budget. Why is the inclusion of step 15 such an important part of the process?
It ensures the ongoing operation of federal agencies
How does the role of the Department of Labor (DOL) in the economy differ from that of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)?
The DOL protects workers, while the SEC oversees the stock market.
Constitutional limits on the federal government's taxing power would prohibit which of the following?
a tax on the export of aircraft to the Philippines
"In a few moments, I will sign the North American free trade act into law. NAFTA will tear down trade barriers between our three nations. It will create the world's largest trade zone and create 200,000 jobs in this country by 1995 alone. The environmental and labor side agreements negotiated by our administration will make this agreement a force for social progress as well as economic growth. Already the confidence we've displayed by ratifying NAFTA has begun to bear fruit. We are now making real progress toward a worldwide trade agreement so significant that it could make the material gains of NAFTA for our country look small by comparison." How do the realities of NAFTA today differ from the expectations presented in this speech?
many high-paying manufacturing jobs have been lost
Judging from the pattern shown on this graph, how will the public debt most likely change from 2013 to 2015?
it will decrease by more than 2%
Adam Smith's economic theory, in which all people are free to pursue their own private interests, is known as what?
laissez-faire capitalism, which features little government control
Which of the following issues is the subject of this political cartoon?
the impact of government in a mixed economy
Which kind of budget item is social security?
uncontrollable
What is a major difference between socialism and communism?
Socialism is democratic, while communism is not
"Terrorist operatives and armed groups in Somalia have demonstrated their intent to attack Somali authorities...Kidnapping, bombings, murder, illegal roadblocks, banditry, and other violent incidents and threats to U.S. citizens and other foreign nationals can occur in any region of Somalia...Inter-clan and inter-factional fighting can flare up with little or no warning. This type of violence has resulted in the deaths of Somali nationals and the displacement of more that 1 million people. While some parts of south/central Somalia are now under Somali government control with the military support of African Union forces, [terrorists have] demonstrated the capability to carry out attack in government-controlled territory..." What factor described here would qualify Somalia as an example of a failed state?
Somalia's government is unable to protect its citizens or defend itself from attack, so there is no stability.
Imposing a tariff on imports from other countries is order to safeguard American industry is known as what?
protectionism
Which of the following are goals of the foreign policy of the United States, regardless of the administration? Select all that apply.
security and national defense expansion of democracy and human rights