Civics

Who was involved in Capitalism

United States economy

Where is capitalism

United States

Significance of capitalism

Capitalism is based on individual economic choices. The United States has a capitalist economy, meaning that Americans have the right to individually start businesses and handle finances. Since the 1900’s, the government has become more involved in the economy, making the U.S. a mixed market economy.

What is capitalism?

private individuals and businesses own property and control production, rather than the government

When was capitalism used

currently

Who created socialism

Europeans, such as the Danes and the Norwegians

When was socialism created

19th century - current

where was it used

started in Europe

Significance of socialism

Socialism is important because it focuses on fairness by having the community or government run businesses together instead of private owners. This helps make sure everyone has equal access to essentials like healthcare and education, rather than just those who can afford them.

what is socialism?

Community or government owns and manages major industries and resources, rather than private businesses

When was communism used

 19th century - current

Who was involved in communism

Karl Marx

Where is communism

Western European countries

What is communism

Government owns all property, businesses, and resources, completely eliminating private ownership

Significance of communism

Karl Marx created communism because he believed capitalism unfairly exploited workers for the profit of wealthy business owners. He predicted that workers would overthrow this system in a violent revolution, leading to a society where the government controls all property and economic decisions.

who was involved Direct Democracy

 Federal Council of Switzerland

Where is direct democracy

switzerland

when is direct democracy used

Currently

What is direct democracy

A direct democracy is a form of government where citizens vote directly on laws and policies

Signifigance of direct democracy

In a direct democracy, there are no elected representatives because the citizens vote on all day-to-day laws and government decisions themselves. While this system gets people highly involved and cuts down on government corruption, most modern countries are way too big for it to work today.

WHo is involved with representative democracy

US president

Where is representative democracy used

United States

When is representative democracy used

currently

what is representative democracy

citizens elect politicians to make laws and manage the government on their behalf

Signifigance of a representative democracy

A representative democracy is a system in which citizens elect leaders to represent their rights in government. The leaders do the day-to-day work of governing the country. Citizens hold ultimate power because if they disagree with the leaders, they can vote in a new one.

Who was involved in constitutional monarchy

King Charles

Where is constitutional monarchy

The UK

What is a constitutional monarchy.

Form of government where a king or queen acts as the official head of state, but their power is strictly limited by a constitution

When is contitutional monarchy used

Currently

Signifigance of constitutional monarchy

A constitutional monarchy is a form of government that has a king or queen as the head of the state, but they don’t have full power because of a constitution. The prime minister makes and passes the laws. The king or queen represents a national unity in the country,

Who is apart of the developing nation

low and middle class people of Asia and africa

When were the developing nations

1940s-50s

Where were the developing nations

Asia and Africa

What is a developing nation

country with a less developed industrial base and a lower Human Development Index

Significance of developing nations

A developing nation has a lower standard of living compared to other countries. They depend on natural resources instead of manufactured goods. They struggle to find healthcare, clean water, and quality education. They rely on farmers and agriculture to get food resources.

Who was involved in the newly industrialzed nations

Chinese

Where was the Newly Industrialized Nations

China

When was Newly Industrialized Nations

20th and 21st centuries

What is a newly industrialized nation

country whose economy has transitioned from being primarily agricultural to a rapid industrial and manufacturing model

Significance of Newly Industrialized Nations

A newly industrialized nation relies heavily on manufacturing. Their working conditions and pollution are not up to the same standards as industrialized nations, but they produce many of their own products. Due to the lack of mass production, products are made cheaply and cost less.

Who was involved in the Industrialized nations

Americans,Japan

Where are the industrialized nations

Japan, US

When are the industrialized nations

currently

What is an industrialized nation

country with a highly advanced economy, diverse industries, and a high standard of living for its citizens

Signifigance of industrialized nations

An industrialized nation has control over global wealth, technology and politics. Even though they only have a small percentage of the world’s population, these economies own most global wealth and they host the world’s largest companies.

What are the conditions and requirements needed in order for a democracy to thrive?

For a government to thrive, the citizens must participate fully in civic life. Stable, growing economies with a large middle class and public school systems open to all people both help strengthen democracies. Voluntary organizations, such as economic and religious groups, also help democracy flourish. 

What is the purpose of the government? Be sure to include examples.

Governments are necessary to maintain social order by making and enforcing laws. They provide essential services for people, such as promoting public health and safety. They help to control the nation's economy and protect people from terrorism and internal threats. 

What are the essential features of a state? What makes them “essential”?

Population is the most essential feature of a state. An area with fixed boundaries, sovereignty over its territory, and a government that maintains order, provides public services, and enforces decisions that its people must obey is essential. Without these key components, there would be no order in a country, and there would be no laws or rules. The country wouldn’t be able to govern because it would be in such disarray.

What is a constitution, and what does it do? Can a national government exist without a constitution? Explain.

A constitution is a plan that provides rules for the government. It can be written or unwritten, and it organizes the structure of government and the way it operates. They set out the goals and purposes for the country and provide the supreme laws for the states. A national government can technically exist without a constitution, but it would still need rules and regulations. Without any form of structure, the government would fall apart.

Who was involved in Totalitarian Dictatorship

Hitler

Where was Totalitarian Dictatorship

Germany

What is a totalitarian Dictatorship

single ruler or political party holds absolute power and controls every single aspect of public and private life

When was Totalitarian Dictatorship

 20th century

Explain the importance of majority rule while maintaining the rights of minorities.

The importance of maintaining minority rights is to ensure that everyone receives equal treatment. If people only recognized the rights of the majority, minorities would have very poor treatment, considering that they wouldn’t have the accommodations that they need. On the other hand, if we only considered the minority, most of the population would have to change their daily lives to accommodate the same rights. Both parties need to be considered to make daily tasks accessible to the whole population.

Who was involved in  Absolute Monarchy

Kings and queens

What is absolute monarchy?

Form of government where a king or queen has unlimited power and total control over the state

Where is absolute monarchy

France, Russia, Spain

When was absolute monarchy

16-18th century