Government Roles, Economic Systems, and Foreign Policy Tools

What is the primary role of government?

To maintain order, protect citizens, and provide public services.

What types of government allow people to have a voice?

Democracies.

In which systems does power tend to be concentrated?

Authoritarian systems.

Who decides how needs are met in democratic and market-based systems?

Individuals and private businesses through supply and demand.

How do command economies determine production and distribution?

The government controls production, distribution, and prices.

What type of economies do most modern nations operate with?

Mixed economies where both government and people play roles.

What factors influence societies' policy choices?

Political structure, economic system, natural resources, level of development, cultural values, and historical experiences.

Name three types of government.

Democracy, Republic, Monarchy.

What are the three main economic systems?

Market economy, Command economy, Mixed economy.

What are the tools of foreign policy?

Diplomacy, Economic Tools, Military Power, Soft Power.

What is diplomacy in the context of foreign policy?

Negotiations and dialogue between countries.

What are economic tools in foreign policy?

Trade agreements, tariffs, sanctions, and foreign aid.

How does military power serve as a foreign policy tool?

Through defense alliances, military presence, or force.

What is soft power in foreign policy?

Cultural influence, media, education, and technology.

How does China use foreign policy tools?

Through trade, infrastructure investment, diplomacy, and economic leverage.

What strategies does Latin America use in foreign policy?

Engagement through regional organizations, trade agreements, diplomacy, and cooperation with global powers.

How does Russia maintain its regional and global power?

Through energy exports, military presence, cyber influence, and diplomacy.

Why was the United Nations formed?

To prevent future global conflicts, promote international cooperation, protect human rights, and encourage economic and social development.

What role has the UN played since WWII?

Deployed peacekeeping missions, provided humanitarian aid, mediated conflicts, established international laws and norms, and promoted global health and education.

What was a key failure of the League of Nations that the UN aimed to address?

Preventing global conflicts.