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1.3-ECONOMICS / ECONOMIA
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2.2-AMERICAN HISTORY / HISTORIA DE LOS EUA
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1-Why prehistoric people painted on the walls of caves ?
2-Why the Book of the Dead and Osiris’ Judgment were very important for ancient Egyptians ?
3-How is called the Egyptian writing system ?
4-Who was the great leader of the Hebrew people who helped them escape from slavery in Egypt ?
5-Why did Salomon become a famous leader?
6-In which ancient language were written the sacred books of Hinduism ?
7-Why Latin was a very important language during the Middle Ages ?
8-Mention 3 Romance Languages and explain what is the meaning of this denomination.
9-The concept of Yin-Yang is related to...?
10-How was the name of the Japanese code of honor followed by the samurais ?
11-What religions believe in -the reincarnation ?
12-Who said “ What you do not want done to yourself, do not do to others”?
13-Describe the major principles of the ideas of Lao-Tse.
14-Buddha developed the “Four Truths of Life”. Explain the meaning of this doctrine.
15-Mention 3 of the contributions of the Chinese civilization to humanity.
16-Mention 3 of the contributions of the Greek civilization to humanity.
17-Identify the role or powers of the following characters according to the Greek mythology:
A-Ares
B-Aphrodite
C-Zeus
D-Poseidon
E-Ariadne
F-Theseus
G-Perseus
H-Medusa
I-Muses
J-Nymphs
18-Who did develop the method of learning based on questioning everything, not accepting anything in its first version, asking why, looking for the deepest causes and motives, and making the other person explain his reasons?
19-Why Democritus was an important figure in ancient history?
20-Father of idealism and founder of the Academy; his ideas were very useful for the church during the middle ages. The soul and the body are separate elements; every soul, before joining its physical form, was part of the world of the absolute essences; therefore, the soul was before the body and it is its main component. Who did develop these ideas?
21-Who was the great conqueror who helped to spread the Hellenistic culture?
22-Why is Attila a well-known leader in history?
23-Who was Julius Caesar?
24-Mention the major goal of Hellenism ?
25-How were called the common people of Rome?
26-Who were the Patricians?
27-Mention some of the ways used by the Roman Empire to punish Christians?
28-How were called the representatives of the common people during the early days of the republic in Rome?
29-Explain what was the role of the Senate during the ancient Roman Republic?
30-Who were the Consuls in ancient Rome?
31-Who were the Centurions?
32-In the process of its expansion, Rome had to fight and defeat two big powers. Identify them.
33-Why did slaves play a very important role during the Roman Empire?
34-Why did Spartacus become an important personality in history?
35-Who were the Gladiators?
36-How were built most of the great wonders of the ancient world? Who were the workers?
37-Mention some of the most critical elements you will need to consider in order to achieve a proper understanding of any historical event.
38-Could you mention 3 common elements present in most of the theological foundations or beliefs of most of the world religions?
39-Could you describe some of the major characteristics of the Church of Rome during the middle ages?
40-Is history free of bias? Why ?
41-Has justice and fairness prevailed most of the times in history. Why??
42-People should learn from the mistakes made by others in the past in order to not repeat them again. Explain the meaning of this
43-People always follow good leaders and noble causes. Analyze the accuracy of this statement. Use examples to support your answer.
44-For a long time, Europeans spread the idea that Africans, Asians, and the native people of America were less intelligent, had lower moral values, were barbarians and uncivilized people, and needed the guidance of Europeans. They also said that those people’s ways of life and beliefs should be changed or destroyed in order to ensure the diffusion and progress of human civilization. Analyze this statement.
45-Some ethnic groups are better than others. Explain why you agree or disagree.
46-Stronger nations should rule weaker countries. Explain why you agree or disagree.
47-History has always been written by the winners. Explain using examples to support your opinion.
48-Peace and tolerance are easy to achieve. Analize using examples
49-Since prehistory, man has spent a great deal of his talent creating weapons to destroy other men. What do you think about this?
50-Man’s inhumanity to man has been a very rare phenomenon in history. What do you think about it? Use historical facts to support your answer.
51-The works of art and literature created by man through history have been an expression of the surrounding world of artists and writers, an artistic reflection of historical events, and a very useful way to understand history. Explain why do you agree or disagree.
52-Mention 3 consequences or results of human achievements in the fields of science and technology through history. Give examples.
53-Most of the times in history you should not try to understand leaders’ actions and events using a “white & black / good & bad format? Why?
54-Identify some common causes / elements in the fall of many great civilizations / empires in history.
Match elements in column A with elements in column B
A .........................................................................B
55-Excalibur ....................................................A-Moat
56-Robin Hood ................................................B-University
57-Castle .........................................................C-Guild
58-Scholar .......................................................D-Forest
59-Master .........................................................A-Code of honor
60-Islam ............................................................B-Kaaba
61-Harakiri ......................................................C-Suicidal ceremony
62-Bushido ........................................................D-Arthur
63-Castes ...........................................................A-Belief against church’s ideas
64-Czar ...............................................................B-Stone Age
65-Cuneiform ....................................................C-Hindu social class
66-Crusades .......................................................D-A state of mind
67-Paleolithic .....................................................A-Religious wars
68-Daimyos .........................................................B-System of writing
69-Nirvana ..........................................................C-Russian king
70-Heresy ............................................................D-Japanese feudal lords
Geography Skills
Locate on a World Map the names or terms that follow:
71-Gengis Khan.......... 76-Ivan the Terrible.......... 81-Charlemagne
72-Great Wall .............77-Shiva ...............................82-El Cid Campeador
73-Merlin.................... 78-Mohammed..................... 83-Romulus and Remus
74-The Vikings ..........79-Anubis............................. 84-Suleiman II
75-Minotaur ................80-Samurai........................... 85-Archimedes
86-Mummies ................91-Phalanx & Sarissa........ 96-Zaibatsu
87-Caligula ...................92-Quipu ...............................97-Ziggurat
88-Catacombs ...............93-Satrap............................... 98-Homer
89-Papyrus ....................94-Untouchables................... 99-Etruscans
90-Inca ............................95-Machu Picchu ...............100-Montezuma
101-Explain the Five Pillars of the Islam.
102-Explain the Four Noble Truths of the Buddhism.
103-Judge the role of the Holy Inquisition during the Middle-Ages.
104-Compare the cultural and scientific development of China, Europe, and the Islamic World during the Middle Ages.
105-Why do you think that ancient Greek civilization is so important for us?
106-The fall of the Roman empire was provoked for several causes. What could we learn from that situation?
107-What group did conquer Russia during the 1200’s?
108-What institution did create most of the universities in Europe?
109-Explain the causes of the Crusades.
110-Explain the results of the Crusades.
111-What group did conquer China during the 200’s?
112-In which style of architecture were built most of the medieval cathedrals?
113-Explain the daily activities of monastic orders during the middle ages? Why was important the role of monks in this period of history?
114-What group did defeat and eliminate the Byzantine Empire in 1453?
115-What type of activities were performed in medieval tournaments?
116-Explain the importance of trade fairs during the middle ages?
117-What was the role of the apprentices in the guild system?
118-Explain what is the excommunication. What role did it play in the middle ages?
119-Why the Byzantine Church split away from the Church of Rome? What name did it take?
120-Who was the top military leader of Japan during the middle ages?
121-Explain the major ideas of Confucianism.
122-Describe the content of the Iliad.
123-Explain the major characteristics of daily life in Sparta.
124-Explain the major achievements of Athens.
125-Who were the most important people for the economy of a medieval feud / manor?
126-Why did early people move constantly around from place to place instead of settling in a particular territory?
127-Explain the importance of the Nile for the Egyptian people.
128-The major difference between Buddhism and Hinduism is.....?
Match the terms in columns A and B
A ............................................................B
129-New Testament ...........................Judaism
130-The Vedas ....................................Egyptian religion
131-The Koran ....................................Christianity
132-Pentateuch ....................................Hinduism
133-Book of the Dead ..........................Islam
134-Describe some of the achievements of the Phoenicians.
135-Why the Christian religion is so appealing for so many people? Why did it spread so fast in the Roman Empire?
136-Explain the differences between the theory of the Big Bang and the content of the book of Genesis.
137-Describe the process to become a knight and the type of activities they performed.
138-Explain the roles played by Diocletian and Constantine in the division of the Roman Empire.
139-Analyze the meaning of the term Barbarian
according to ancient Romans.
1.2-AMERICAN
HISTORY / HISTORIA DE LOS EUA
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1-Where did the first inhabitants of our continent come from ?
2-In which state was the first English colony founded in North America?
3-When the Europeans arrived in North America, how many different cultures and languages did the people living here have?
4-What factors did cause the conflicts between Native Americans and Europeans?
5-What colonies were part of New England?
6-What colonies were part of the Middle Colonies?
7-What colonies were part of the Southern Colonies?
8-What was the importance of the Great Migration?
9-Mention some of the beliefs of the Quakers?
10-What state did the Quakers settle? What was their major economic activity?
11-Mention some of the beliefs of the Puritans. Why did they come?
12-What was the most important state settled by the Puritans?
13-What type of people did settle the colony of Georgia?
14-People from which European nation did found the city of New York?
15-What European power did colonize most of Canada and the Mississippi valley?
16-What European nation was the first establishing colonies in North America? In which region?
Match the items in column A with those in column B
A .......................................................................................B
17-Breadbasket colonies ..............................................a-Benjamin Franklin
18-Middle Passage .........................................................b-Pocahontas
19-Jamestown .................................................................c-Pennsylvania
20-Mayflower ..................................................................d-Pilgrims
21-Poor Richard Almanac ............................................e-Slave Trade
22-Mention the major result of the French Indian War.
23-Who did receive the nickname of Lobsterbacks? Why?
24-What did happen in the colony of Roanoke?
25-What European power did found the city of St. Agustine? Where?
26-What was the attitude of most of the Native Americans at the beginning, when they met the Europeans for the first time?
27-What region was called the Backcountry? How was the life there?
28-Describe the economy of the southern colonies.
29-In which colony was created the first public school and the first university?
30-Why did Great Britain establish the Proclamation of 1763?
31-What was the Stamp Act?
32-Why did Great Britain try to impose taxes to the colonists? Why did they reject them?
33-Who were the minutemen?
34-Who is Uncle Sam?
35-Who were the Yankees? What was and what is today the meaning of this word?
36-What did happen in Ticonderoga?
37-What did happen in Bunker Hill?
38-Who was Paul Revere?
39-Explain the main ideas stated in The Declaration of Independence.
40- Who said: “Give me liberty, or give me death !” “Since nothing but blows will do, let us come to a final separation !” What is the meaning of this sentence?
41-Describe the advantages of the American army at the start of the Revolution.
42-Describe the advantages of the British army at the start of the Revolution.
43-What were the Intolerable Acts?
44-The author of “Common Sense” was a British who had recently arrived in America. Why did he suggest that the proclamation of the American independence was the most rational outcome of the circumstances?
Match the items in column A with those in column B
A ........................................................................................B
45-Thomas Jefferson .....................................................a-“The British are coming !”
46-Benedict Arnold ........................................................b-the flag
47-Betsy Ross .................................................................c-the Boston Massacre
48-Paul Revere ...............................................................d-the Declaration of Independence
49-Crispus Attucks .......................................................e-first traitor
50-What did happen in The Boston Tea Party (Dec. 1773)?
51--After several years under the Articles of Confederation, Americans decided they needed a new Constitution. Why?
52-What was the content of the Virginia Plan?
53-What was the content of the Plan of New Jersey?
54-What was the Great Compromise?
55-Identify the principles of the Constitution?
56-What is the impeachment provision?
57-How does the Constitution prevent any branch of government from gaining too much power?
58-What is The Bill of Rights? Mention some of its major elements.
59-Who has the veto power? What is this?
60-How can The Constitution be changed?
61-What is the meaning of judicial review?
62-Federal senators are elected for a term of how many years?
63-Supreme Court justices are appointed for a term of how many years?
64-What is the symbolic meaning of the stripes in the American Flag?
65-What is the symbolic meaning of the stars in the American flag?
66-Under which circumstances was the American National Anthem written? What is its theme?
67-What did president Washington say in reference to political parties?
68-What were the main ideas of Washington’s Farewell Address?
69-Identify the major ideas of the Policy of the Manifest Destiny
70-What were the real intentions of the American government behind the Monroe Doctrine?
71-What did happen as a result of the Louisiana Purchase?
72-What was the task assigned to Lewis and Clark? Who did recruit them?
73-“The early 1800’s brought a new revolution that had no battles and no fixed dates.” This statement refers to which process?
74-Why were young women and children hired to work in the early factories instead of men?
75- List the advantages and disadvantages of the Industrial Revolution for the quality of life of people.
76- What was the Spoil System?
77-What was the “kitchen cabinet.”?
78-What is the civil service system and why was it created?
79-Mention some reasons why the city of New Orleans has geographic, historical, and economic importance.
80-Who was Tecumseh? What did he do?
81-Mention some characteristics of the life in the American cities during the first years of the Industrial Revolution.
82-How do you evaluate the historical event known as The Trail of Tears?
83-Describe the major features of the Reservations.
Match items in column A with those in column B.
A .................................................................................B
84-Stephen Austin ..................................................a-The Wild West Show
85-Brigham Young .................................................b-Sioux leader
86-Geronimo ............................................................c-Utah
87-Crazy Horse .......................................................d-Texas
88-Buffalo Bill .........................................................e-Apache leader
89-What were the major contributions of president Andrew Jackson to the American history?
90-How would you judge the Mexican policy of allowing Americans to settle in Texas?
91-What did happen in El Alamo?
92-Who was Santa Ana?
93-Who was Sam Houston?
94-What was the historical impact of the Dred Scott decision?
95-Describe the role of each of the three branches of the American Government.
96-What was the Underground Railroad?
97-What was the Missouri Compromise?
98-Who were the Forty-niners?
99-Explain the importance of the Gold Rush?
100-Identify the major weaknesses and greatest resources of the South during the Civil War.
101-Identify the major weaknesses and greatest resources of the North during the Civil War.
102-What were the causes of the Civil War?
103-Explain some of the consequences of the Civil War.
104-Which were the colors that identified the South and the North?
105-Why did John Brown attack the arsenal at Harpers Ferry? What was the result of this action?
106-Who was a key personality in the battle of Bull Run? What nickname did he earn?
107-What was the importance of the Monitor and the Virginia?
108-Why did the southern states decide to secede from the Union?
109-Why the Reg. #54 of Massachusetts was famous? In which battle did they play a key role?
110-“If I could save the Union without freeing any slave, I would do so; if I could save it by freeing all the slaves, I would do it; and if I could save the Union freeing only some slaves, I would also do that.” What did Lincoln mean?
111-“Leave nothing to invite the enemy to return. Destroy whatever cannot be consumed. Let the valley be left so that crows flying over it will have to carry their rations along with them.” What did Gen. Grant mean?
112-“The war is over. The rebels are our countrymen again.” How would you evaluate these words?
Decide if the following statements are True (a), False (b), or an
Opinion (c).
113-The United States declared its independence on July 4, 1776.
114-The legislative branch of government makes the nation’s laws.
115-The executive branch of government is headed by the Supreme Court.
116-All the laws made by Congress are good.
117-Our government is the best in the world.
Match the items in column A with those in column B.
A ........................................................................................B
118-Scalawags ................................................................a-help former slaves
119-Jim Crow ..................................................................b-symbol of racism
120-Carpetbagger ...........................................................c-infamous prison
121-Andersonville ..........................................................d-southerners that helped northerners
122-Freedmen Bureau ..................................................e-northerner profiteers
A ........................................................................................B
123-Harriet Beecher Stowe ..........................................a-President of the Confederacy
124-Jefferson Davis ........................................................b-Uncle Tom’s Cabin
125-Harriet Ross Tubman .............................................c-Courageous southern official
126-Mary Chesnut ..........................................................d-Black Moses
127-Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson ..............................e-The diary
128-What did happen in Appomattox?
129-According with the principle of checks and balances, do you think that what Congress did with reference to President Clinton’s case was appropriate and constitutional? Why?
130-Do you think that the Bill of Rights is still important today? Why? Give examples.
131-Evaluate the American expansion to the west considering what we call today the Human Rights. Was it fair for Native Americans and Mexicans? Why?
132-Do you think that racism, segregation, and discrimination are issues that were solved in the past in America? Why? Give examples.
133-What was the importance of the Freedmen’s Bureau?
134-Why was created the KKK?
135-What is the meaning of Dixie?
136-What is the Yankee Doodle?
137-What were the Black Codes?
138-Why has West Point been so important in American History?
139-Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
140-Who is considered the “father of the Constitution?
141-Mention the names of the different capital cities that the US has had.
Map Questions
Locate the names, descriptions, and places mentioned in the following list on the map of the US.
142-The Gold Rush. The Forty-niners.
143-The first university. Place where the revolution began.
144-First national capital. One of the Breadbasket colonies.
145-Land of Washington and Jefferson. Battle of Yorktown. Capital of Dixie.
146-Sioux people. Rushmore Mount.
147-Green mountain boys. Fort Ticonderoga.
148-Great Salt Lake. The Mormons.
149-Mouth of the Mississippi River. Andrew Jackson became a hero.
150-City where Lewis and Clark began their expedition. The Gateway Arch.
151-Second national capital. The largest city.
152-State with the largest population. The Death Valley. Hollywood.
153-Heart of the American motoring industry. The two peninsulas’ state.
154-State created by debtors.
155-Battle of Trenton against the Hessians.
156-The largest state. The highest mountain.
157-Seminoles. Spanish colony until 1821.
158-The volcanic state.
159-Lake Superior.
160-Long Island.
1.3-ECONOMICS / ECONOMIA
REVIEW FOR THE FINAL EXAM
1-Because wants are unlimited but resources are limited, society must economize. Explain the meaning of this statement giving examples.
2-List the factors of production.
3-Explain what is productivity and how economists can measure it.
4-Explain the difference between capital and money.
5-Why does a firm set aside funds for depreciation ?
6-How can a nation which possesses few natural resources achieve a high level of development and a high standard of living? Give one example (nation’s name).
7-In a country “X”, a person’s future is determined at birth. People do the same jobs that their parents and grandparents did. Goods are produced according to time-honored methods. Elder’s opinions are respected. Honor, trust, and mutual help are essential concepts to survive. What kind of economy is being described ?
8-Economist differentiate between goods and services. How would you classify the following payments:
a-$1.50 for a bus ride.
b-$8.00 for a haircut.
c-$8.95 for a textbook.
d-$20.00 for a restaurant meal & $5.00 as a tip for your waiter.
e-$100.00 for a visit to your doctor
9-When the supply of a commodity decreases while the demand remains the same, what should happen with the market price?
10-What is the meaning of the concept of elasticity of demand / supply?
11-What should happen with the demand of most products if the prices go down?
12-Where there are many competing firms, what impact should have on production an increase in demand?
13-What impact would have a decrease in demand on the quantity sold and price of a product?
14-What is most likely to happen with regard to the demand of a product when society is suffering an increase in the taxes consumers have to pay?
MATCHING QUESTIONS #1
Match each item in Column A with the item it defines in Column B
Column A
15-This increases as a good or service becomes more desirable.
16-When we have this, a small price change will lead to a big change in the amount that people will buy.
17-According to this, you could sell bathing suits in the winter by lowering the price.
18-You will find this at the point at which supply and demand are equal.
19-Economists use this to describe an additional item of a good or service
Column B
a-supply
b-elastic demand
c-law of demand
d-marginal unit
a-equilibrium
MATCHING QUESTIONS #2
Column A
20-Consumer Sovereignty
21-Profits
22-Freedom of Contract
23-Competition
24-Mixed Economy
25-External Cost
26-Entitlement
Column B
a-Our nation’s blend of private enterprise and government participation.
b-The right to own income-producing property.
c-A government program to help certain needy people.
d-Principle that the customer determines the nature of the market.
a-Income remaining after expenses have been paid.
b-Paid by society as a whole rather than a single producer.
c-The right to make legally binding agreements.
d-Rivalry stimulated by the quest for profits.
27-What is the relationship between the degree of economic specialization and the level of economic development?
28-What should happen to workers’ wages when productivity is rising?
29-What should happen with the number of workers needed in a factory if productivity increased and demand remained the same?
30-Identify two key factors to increase productivity.
31-When you add more workers to a production line after the point of diminishing returns is reached, what will happen with the output per employee?
32-What could happen to your personal funds if you are one of the owners of a partnership business which is being sued? Why?
33-Explain the role of demand in a market economy for a factory owner to determine the number of pairs of brown as compared to black shoes he will produce?
34-What is the meaning of the term “double taxation” for the share holders of a corporation?
35-Why do skilled workers are paid more than the unskilled ones? Number of workers needed, number of jobs available, personal effort, personal needs, market demand?
36-What component of the circular flow of spending has a greater impact in affecting the whole process? Businesses, government, consumers?
37-What type of business does generate the largest share of wealth of the nation?
38-Who is responsible for electing the Board of Directors in a corporation?
39-What is a proxy?
Match each item in Column A with the correct definition in Column B
Column A
40-Adam Smith
41-Karl Marx
42-William Gates III
43-Roberto Goizueta
44-Henry Ford
45-John Rockefeller
46-Thomas Malthus
47-Alan Greenspan
48-John Maynard Keynes
49-John Kenneth Galbraith
50-Milton Friedman
Column B
a-American businessman. Oil industry.
b-Richest man in the world. Software industry.
c-The Wealth of the Nations. British economist. “Father of Capitalism”.
d-Outstanding Cuban entrepreneur who recently passed away.
a-Das Kapital. German economist. “Father of Communism”.
b-American businessman. Automobile industry.
c-British economist. “Control of population”
d-Chairman of the Federal Reserve System
a-British economist. “The Spending Policy”
b-American economist. “The Fiscal Policy”
c-American economist. “The Monetary Policy”
51-Who owes a corporation?
52-Which form of business organization is most common in the U.S.?
53-How frequently does a corporation pay a dividend on its common stocks?
54-What group of individuals manage the everyday affairs in a large corporation?
55-Limited liability, unlimited life, and a charter from the government are characteristics of which type of business?
56-Identify the different types of market Competition?
Analyze the information in the Stock Market Table provided and answer the following questions.
57-How much would earn a stockholder who owns 100 stocks of Clorox if the share of the profits double its last year rate?
58-How many stocks were sold this day?
59-What was Clorox closing price the day before?
60-The holder of a corporate bond is a
a-creditor c-an owner
b-debtor d-an officer of the corporation
61-Why are monopolies harmful for society?
62-What is the usual relationship between price and market competition?
63-What is a patent
64-What is a copyright?
65-Explain the differences between horizontal and vertical mergers.
66-What impact will have an increase in the demand of a product on the demand for workers in that industry?
67-What is a Holding Company?
68-Why do workers who have more education than others generally earn more money?
69-What is the trend with regard to the existing number of farm workers?
70-What is the trend with regard to the existing number of white collar workers?
71-Give one example of white collar and one of blue collar workers.
72-Identify five factors that could affect your salary.
73-Why the proportion of the labor force belonging to unions is decreasing?
74-When a strike threatens the national health and safety, what does the President of the U.S. may do?
75-In which type of shop do nonunion workers join the union after being hired?
a-union shop c-closed shop
b-open shop d-agency shop
76-Identify some of the weapons of management against unions.
77-Identify some of the weapons of unions against management
78-How would you define the legality of strikes by government employees?
79-How do you define the term “real wages”?
80-Identify some factors used by the government to classify a family living in poverty.
81-What groups of persons are more likely to be poor in our nation?
82-Which program provides income in kind rather than in actual money to support poor families?
83-Which is the major cause of strikes most of the times?
84-Which has been the principal reason for the growth of the federal debt?
85-Which has been the largest item of federal expenditures in recent years?
86-Which has been the largest item of state and local expenditures in recent years?
87-Explain what a budget is.
88-What is the federal agency directly responsible for the production of coins?
89-Which type of tax falls most heavily on families with low income?
90-Explain how some individuals are able to pass taxes on to others.
91-What term is used to describe a situation in which the government expects that its income will be more than its expenditures?
92-Define the term deficit.
93-How can taxation be used to redistribute income?
94-How can taxation be used to discourage the consumption of a particular type of products?
95-How can taxation be used to fight inflation?
96-What is a direct tax?
97- What is a tariff?
98-Which is the tax yielding the most revenue to cities, towns, and villages?
99-Which is the tax yielding the most revenue to state governments?
100-Which is the tax yielding the most revenue to the federal government?
101-Which federal agency / institution supervises the printing of paper money and the minting of coin?
102-Why do saving accounts and government bonds are described as “near money”?
103-What is the meaning of high progressive income tax rates?
104-Explain the meaning of the system of “fractional reserve banking”.
105-What is a thrift institution?
106-Which is the major source of income for banks?
107- Where are kept most bank reserves?
108-What deposits does the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation guarantee?
109-What is the role of the Federal Reserve System?
110-Explain the role of the Monetary Policy of the Federal Reserve System?
111-Indentify the possible causes of inflation.
112-What happen to the value of the dollar during periods of inflation?
113-Explain the concept of “purchasing power of the dollar”.
114-What the federal government would do in order to support the purchasing power of the dollar?
115-Which groups generally will find inflation advantageous?
116-Which federal policies will reduce consumer spending?
117-Identify three forms of consumer credit?
118-How can banks and other businesses find out about your credit history?
119-Explain the difference between demand-pull inflation and cost-push inflation.
120-Explain the meaning and consequences of the following phrase: “too much money chasing too few goods”.
121-What group of people will be the hardest hit by inflation?
122-Which type of measure will give the best picture of the situation of the nation’s economy?
123-Explain the difference between constant and current dollars.
124-Why is government spending a stabilizing influence in our economy?
125-Identify some factors that will not lead to an increase in business investment.
126-When is the economy most likely to operate at less than full employment? (economic cycle)
127-How the federal government’s fiscal policy differs from its monetary policy?
128-Explain the existing relationship between the following concepts: specialization, production costs, and international trade.
129-What is the major objective of a protective tariff?
130-When is government spending that creates a deficit in the federal budget most desirable? (economic cycle)
131-Which of the following forms of saving offers the greatest liquidity?
a-saving account c-real estate
b-corporate stock d-individual retirement account (IRA)
132-Which of the following forms of savings offers the greatest degree of safety?
a-mutual fund c-real estate
b-corporate stock d-government saving bonds
133-Which of the following investments offers the highest rate of return?
a-a corporate bond that cost $600 and is paying $72 per year in interest.
b-a money market fund paying 8% interest.
c-a corporate stock whose cost is $40 that pays dividends of $2 per share.
d-a 9 1/2% CD (Certificate of Deposit)
134-Why is insurance frequently described as a method of “sharing the risk”?
135-Who really bears the cost of a tariff?
136-Describe the major characteristics of an economic common market.
137-Describe the major characteristics of a multinational corporation.
138-What is the economic effect of the Open Market Committee selling securities?
139-Explain the meaning of the terms “cheap money” and “expensive money”.
140-What are Mutual Funds companies?
141-How can you protect your savings from inflation?
Write (a) for Fact, and (b) for Opinion in relation to the number of the following statements.
142-Americans’ disposable income in 1980 was the 21,2% of their total income.
143-Advertaising is very good for the economy of any country.
144-During Bush’s presidency the national economy suffered a recession.
145-Invest in corporate stocks is much better than in bank saving accounts.
Express your personal opinion about the following issues
146-“People cannot eat machinery or factory buildings. That is why poor countries should concentrate on agriculture and leave manufacturing to the industrialized nations”. Explain why you agree or disagree with this statement.
147-Why is economics sometimes called the “science of choice”.
148-When a clothing store has had a fire, the store will usually reduce the price of smoke-damaged merchandise. Explain why consumers will buy this clothing even though it smells of smoke.
149-In certain town, there were, until last year, five bakeries and five florists. Since then, however, one firm bought out all the bakeries, and another firm bought out the florists. Both companies have now decided to increase their prices. Which will be able to introduce the greater price increases, the bakery or the florist? Why?.
150-“If productivity advances had stopped in 1945, American workers today would have to work 16 hours a day to pay for the goods and services that they can buy with 8 hours of work”. Explain the reasons for this fact.
151-Explain the advantages and disadvantages of single proprietorship, partnership, and corporate businesses.
152-Describe the advantages and limitations of the free market economy.
153-In the midst of a deep recession, the President of the US called upon the nation’s consumers to “spend their way out of the slump”. What did he mean?
154-“Full employment is not possible without inflation”. What do you think about this statement? Why?
155-“The government which governs best, governs least” Analyze this statement considering economic theories studied in class. What do you think about this?
2-FINAL
EXAM
2.1-WORLD HISTORY / HISTORIA
UNIVERSAL
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REVIEW FOR THE FINAL EXAM
1-In what country and industry did the Industrial Revolution begin?
2-Identify the positive and negative results of the Industrial Revolution.
3-Describe how was the life in the early cities during the first years of the Industrial Revolution.
4-Who was the Italian family that sponsored many famous Renaissance artists and ruled the city of Florence?
5-Explain the meaning of the term Renaissance.
6-Name three famous cathedrals built during the Renaissance and identify the cities where they are located.
7-What were the main concerns of humanist scholars during the Renaissance?
8-Explain why did the Catholic church and many scientists and scholars disagree during those years. What was the reaction of the church?
9-What invention of the Renaissance changed the access of the common people to culture and information?
10-What artist painted the “Mona Lisa”?
11-What artist painted the ceiling of the Sixtine Chapel?
12-Who was the greatest sculptor of the renaissance? Name three of his works.
13-Who was an inventor, a great painter, and a scientist at the same time? Identify some of his inventions.
14-What artist was famous for his Madonnas?
15-Who was the architect of the dome of the Cathedral of Saint Peter of Rome?
16-Why did the church was involve in so many wars and conflicts in this period?
17-In what way was the Venetian School different ? Name two of its major artists.
18-Explain the major causes of the Reformation.
19-Who were the two principal leaders of the Reformation? Their nationalities?
20-What was an important war that resulted because of the Reformation? Identify its consequences.
21-Explain some of the theological differences between the Roman Catholic Church and the Protestants.
22-Explain the meaning of the term Absolutism
Match column A and B
A B
23-Philip II a-Reign of Terror
24-Louis XIV b-Roundheads
25-Oliver Cromwell c-Piracy promoter
26-Elizabeth I d-The Invincible Armada
27-Robespierre e-The Sun King
A B
28-Rubens a-English writer
29-Mozart b-Spanish painter
30-Balzac c-Austrian composer
31-Goya d-Flemish / Belgian painter
32-Dickens e-French writer
33-Explain the meaning of the following phrase: “ The divine right of monarchs”
34-Describe the role of the “guillotine” during the French Revolution. Who and why were the victims?
35-Explain the major causes of the French Revolution.
36-Who were the members of the First, Second, and Third Estate in France in 1789? What socio-economic characteristics had each one of them?
37-Explain the origin of the terms “Right” and “Left” in politics, based upon what did happen in the French Revolution”.
38-“The one who trembles is guilty”. Who and why did say this?
39-“When France sneezes, Europe gets cold”. Who and why did say this?
40-Explain the importance of the Declaration of Rights of Man.
41-Explain some of the consequences of Napoleon’s rule in Europe.
42-Identify the two major military mistakes made by Napoleon. Explain why.
Match column A and B
A B
43-Sigmund Freud a-Theory of Evolution
44-Albert Einstein b-The Ninth Symphony
45-Charles Darwin c-Psychoanalysis
46-Alexandre Dumas d-The Three Musketeers
47-Beethoven e-Theory of Relativity
A B
48-Rutherford and Bohr a-Impressionism
49-Pavlov b-Nana
50-Emile Zola c-Atomic Theory
51-Monet d-Les Miserables
52-Victor Hugo e-Russian scientist
53-Why did Europeans want to find a sea way to the Indies during the 1400’s?
54-Explain some of the consequences of the European rule in the Americas.
55-Why was so easy for the Europeans to conquer the American Empires?
56-Describe the political structure of the Spanish Empire in America.
57-Identify what major territories did belong to Spain, France, and Great Britain in the Americas.
58-Explain the major ideas behind Communism. Why did this system fail?
59-How and why did the totalitarian governments get access to power in Europe after the WW I?
60-Who were the Bolsheviks? Who was their leader?
61-Explain the reasons behind Imperialism and Colonialism?
62-Describe the major objectives of the Conference of Vienna in 1815. Who was the key leader in this event?
Compare and contrast the following artistic / literary movements:
63-Romanticism & Realism
64-Expressionism & Impressionism
65-Realism & Naturalism
66-Baroque & Rococo
67-Realism & Surrealism
Explain the meaning of the following concepts:
68-Edutainment
69-Information Superhighway
70-Holocaust
71-Nationalism
72-Terrorism
73-Identify the most important British colony in Asia.
74-What was the Sepoy Rebellion of 1857?
75-Who were the Red Shirts? Who was their leader? Identify other similar groups?
76-Compare and contrast the Zulu War and the Boer War.
77-Which were the two major colonialist powers in Africa. Identify some of their colonies.
78-How was China forced to open its territory to the European powers?
79-Why were women and children hired in early factories instead of men?
80-Who was the leader of the unification of Germany? How did he do it?
81-Why was so important the defeat of Russia by Japan in 1905 (internally and internationally)?
82-What did have in common Mazzini, Garibaldi, and Count Cavour?
83-What political strategy was developed by Mohandas Gandhi? Why is he a historical personality?
84-What type of relationship did Trotsky and Stalin have?
85-What was the role of the first secretary of the Communist Party’s Central Committee in the political hierarchy in the former Soviet Union and other communist nations?
Match the terms in column A and B
A....................................................... B
86-Nazi Party .................................a-Italy
87-Fascist Party .............................b-Germany
88-Falange ...................................... c-Spain
89-What powers were members of the Triple Entente or the Allies during WW I?
90-What nations were members of the Central Powers during the WW I?
91-Explain the causes of the WWI and WW II.
92-Identify two major reasons that persuaded the American government to enter the WW I in 1917? Why this did not happen in 1914?
93-Mention some of the consequences of the WW I.
94-Explain the differences between the War Economy and the New Economic Policy developed by Lenin.
95-Compare and contrast the type of government established in Russia / the Soviet Union by Lenin and Stalin.
96-What was the importance of the Operation Overlord?
97-Why did the US decide to use the atomic bomb against Japan? (3 reasons)
98-What was the excuse used by the Nazis to justify the extermination of the Jews? What were the real reasons?
Match the names in column A and the nations in column
B
A.................................................................................................. B
99-Winston Churchill ............................................................Italy
100-Adolf Hitler ......................................................................Spain
101-Franklin D. Roosevelt ...................................................Germany
102-Francisco Franco ...........................................................U.S.A
103-Benito Mussolini ...........................................................Great Britain
104-Explain the importance of the Lend and Lease Act during the WW II.
105-What event did decide the US to enter in the WW II?
106-Why did East Germany build the Berlin Wall?
107-Explain the consequences of WW II.
108-Why was the world close to a war between the US and the Soviet Union in 1962?
109-What was the importance of the Marshall Plan?
110-What was the main purpose behind the creation of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the Warsaw Pact?
111-What did happen in the Korean War? Causes and consequences.
112-What did happen in the Vietnam War? Causes and consequences.
113-What was the importance of the creation of the new state of Israel in 1948?
114-What was the meaning of the term Cold War? Who, why, and where did it happen?
115-What are some of the consequences of overpopulation in the world? Analyze the theory of Malthus. Who is to blame? Possible solutions?
116-What are some of the consequences of the growing gap between rich and poor nations? Possible solutions?
117-What was the importance of the independent trade movement called Solidarity? Who was its leader?
118-Identify some of the global problems we are facing today?
119-What was the importance of the SALT agreement?
120-During the Space Race which nation was the first to .....launch a space satellite, ........land an astronaut on the moon
Geography Skills
Locate on a world map the following names or events.
121-Mao Tse Tung
122-Simon Bolivar
123-Karl Marx
124-Simon Bolivar
125-Jose de San Martin
126-Jose Marti
127-Grito de Dolores
128-Sandinist Movement
129-Bay of Pigs Invasion
130-Battle of Waterloo
131-Gulf War
132-Place where the first atomic bombs were dropped in
133-Ottoman Empire
134-Conflict of Kosovo
135-First communist nation
136-Apartheid policy
137-First independent nation in Latin America
138-Vatican
139-Headquaters of the United Nations
140-IRA
141-ETA
142-PLO
143-Largest remaining communist country.
144-Two most recent Asian countries in possession of atomic weapons.
145-Continent with the highest rate of people
suffering AIDS
146-Slavery, colonialism, and imperialism have left a sequel for the
African nations. Explain why.
147-What repercussions did the Russian revolution had for the world?
148-“Revolutions -like Cronus did- eat its own sons”. Explain the meaning of this sentence using the examples of the French, Russian, and Cuban revolutions.
149-Why was important for you to learn history? How can this knowledge be useful for your personal life?
150-Identify some major trends in the world
today. How can we impact these trends to improve our future?
2.2-AMERICAN HISTORY / HISTORIA DE LOS
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1-Why did president Washington urge his successors to follow a policy of isolation with regard to European conflicts? Give examples of the application of this policy during the first half of the 20th century.
2-Why do you think that the American government changed its policy and intervened in the war between Spain and the Cubans, in Panama, in the Boxer Rebellion, and in many other cases in Latin America?
3-Who were the Rough Riders and who was their leader?
4-What was the role of the White Fleet?
5-Explain the content of the Open Doors Policy and give one example of how the US enforced it in Asia.
6-Compare and contrast the Foraker Act and the Platt Amendment.
7-Explain what have been the pushing and the pulling factors with regard to the millions of immigrants that have come to America.
8-What meaning had for millions of immigrants the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island?
9-Compare and contrast the treatment given by the American government to immigrants who came from northern and western Europe with the treatment given to those who came from southern and eastern Europe.
10-Describe how was the life of the Chinese immigrants in the USA.
11-Describe how was the life of the Japanese immigrants in the USA.
12-In what ways immigrants from Cuba have received a different treatment.
13-Identify some cultural contributions made by immigrants to the American society.
14-Identify some economic contributions made by immigrants to the American society.
15-Evaluate the content of the theories of the “Melting Pot” and the one asking for Pluralism.
16-What was the relationship between the Eugenics Movement and the IQ tests?
17-What is considered an “enclave”. Explain using the examples of the German and Cuban immigrant communities in the US.
18-Explain in what way if any the Declaration of Independence had big contradictions with regard to the African Americans.
19-Explain the importance of the “Uncle Tom's Cabin” and the Dred Scott Decision for people living in the northern states.
20-Why was the KKK created in 1866, in Tennessee?
21-What was the role of the Jim Crow Laws?
22-Explain the consequences of the case Plessy vs Ferguson?
23-What was the importance of the Harlem Renaissance?
24-What did happen in the “Black Wall Street”, in 1921, in Tulsa, Ok.? Why?
25-Explain the significance of the case Brown vs the Board of Education of Topeka, Ks., in 1954.
26-Analyze the content of the six principles of non-violence of Dr. King.
27-Compare and contrast the objectives and methods of Dr King, Malcom X, and the leaders of the Black Panthers during the struggle for the civil rights of the African Americans.
28-Analyze the existence of stereotypes if any with regard to African Americans, Hispanics, and other minority groups in the US.
29-Analyze the fairness / need of “Affirmative Action” programs in our society today. Consider the claims of reverse discrimination.
30-Compare and contrast the four different waves of Cuban immigrants to the US: 1959-62, 1965-73, 1980, and 1994. (Consider socio-economic composition of the groups and reception by the US government).
31-Why is Miami called the city of the theme parks?
32-Why is Miami considered a “unique city”?
33-Who are considered the fathers of Miami and why?
34-Compare and contrast the American foreign policies of The Big Stick and The Dollar Diplomacy.
35-What problem did Americans have to face during the building of the Panama Canal?
36-Explain the causes of both the WW I and the WW II.
37-Identify the incidents the are considered the sparks that originated the WW I and the WW II.
38-Why some historians say that both world wars led to economic prosperity for the US?
39-In which front did Americans fight during the WW I?
40-Who was the commander of the American Expeditionary Forces in Europe during the WW I?
41-Why was Eddie Rickenbacker considered a hero of the WW I?
42-What was the importance of the Lusitania and the “Zimmerman telegram” during the WW I?
43-What nations were part of the Allies? What nations were part of the Central Powers?
44-What was the Armistice?
45-Why the WW I is also called the “War of the Trenches?
46-Identify some of the Fourteen Points of Wilson. Were they accepted? Why?
47-Why was so important the Selective Service Act passed by the American Congress during the WW I?
48-Why do some historians say that the Versailles Treaty led to the WW II?
49-Identify some of the major consequences of the WW I.
50-Identify some of the new weapons used during the WW I.
51-Why did the Prohibition bring more damages than those it was suppose to eliminate?
52-Explain the differences between the Spoil System and the Civil Service.
53-What is the idea behind the creation of the system of National Parks?
54-Identify some of the limitations of women as American citizens before the 1920’s.
55-Why are the years between 1820-1920 considered the period of creation / birth of the American culture? Identify some of the major figures.
56-What was the role of the muckrakers?
57-Why was the Progressive Movement so important to improve the American society?
58-What did have in common the speakeasys, the flappers, the smugglers, and jazz.
59-Why are the 1920’s called the “roaring twenties”?
60-Compare and contrast the socio-political processes known as the Red Scare (1920’s) and the McCarthyism (1950’s). Identify causes, individuals involved, and outcome. Analyze in conjunction with immigration policies.
61-The appearance of theater, motion pictures, radio, television, and the Internet have meant a leap toward our cultural progress and a menace for our cultural roots at the same time. Explain the meaning of this statement.
62-What was the Dust Bowl? Explain its causes.
63-Why did the stock market crash in 1929?
64-Identify some of the major effects of the Great Depression.
65-Mention some of the measures taken by president Roosevelt to curb the crisis.
66-In what way did the New Deal Programs change the capitalist system we have today?
Match the names in column A with the nations in column B
A ...................................................................................................B
67-Joseph Stalin .......................................................................Spain
68-Winston Churchill .............................................................USA
69-Adolph Hitler ......................................................................Soviet Union
70-Francisco Franco ...............................................................Germany
71-Franklin D. Roosevelt .......................................................Great Britain
A ................................................................................................B
72-Patton ..................................................................................Great Britain
73-Montgomery ......................................................................Germany
74-Rommel ..............................................................................France
75-Zhukov............................................................................... USA
76-De Gaulle ..........................................................................Soviet Union
77-Explain the importance of Gen. Douglas MacArthur for the American Military.
78-What was the importance of the Nuremberg Trials?
79-Identify the difference between D-Day, V-E Day, and V-J Day.
80-Why did the US decide to enter in WW II?
81-Why did the US decide to use the atomic bomb against Japan?
82-Describe the major characteristics of a totalitarian state. Give examples from both extremes of the political spectrum.
83-Why some historians consider that the appeasement policy led to WW II?
84-What was the Island Hopping?
85-What was the role of the kamikaze? Why did they do what they did?
86-What was the importance of the Operation Overlord?
87-Explain the causes and consequences of the Holocaust. What should we learn from that event?
88-Evaluate the motives behind the secret pact between Germany and the Soviet Union in 1939 and its consequences.
89-Analyze the significance of the Lend and Lease Act passed by the American Congress.
90-Identify some of the major battles of WW II and the outcome of those.
91-Explain the results of the WW II.
92-What did happen in the Korean War?
93-What did happen in the Vietnam War? Why do you think that we failed?
94-What did happen in the Gulf War?
95-What was the Cold War? Who, why, and where did it happen?
96-What did have in common NATO and the Warsaw Pact?
97-Identify some of the programs that were part of the domestic policies of presidents Kennedy and Johnson known as the Great Society and the War Against Poverty.
98-Evaluate the socio-political behavior , controversial attitudes and environment of the new generation of Americans of the 1950’s and 1960’s also known as the boomers.
99-Describe what did happen and the outcome of the Berlin blockade and airlift.
100-Why were the US and the Soviet Union close to a nuclear confrontation in 1962? What was the final agreement that ended the crisis?
101-What were the differences between the foreign policies of Containment and Detente of the American government during the Cold War?
102-Explain the objectives behind the domestic policy known as New Federalism developed by president Reagan.
103-What do have in common the Vietnam War, the Watergate Affair, the Lewinsky Affair and the crisis of credibility that some scholars see today in American politics?
104-Eplain the relationship between William Levitt, the Boom, and the suburbs.
105-Describe some of the major trends of the New Global Order.
106-In what way is population a problem for the world today? Why is this a controversial issue?
107-“Our insatiable consumerism, our throwaway economy, and the belief in the possibility of an endless economic growth are wrong ”...”small can be beautiful and saving for tomorrow is wise” Evaluate this statement and explain why you agree or disagree.
108-“We are not the center of the Universe, but a tiny point in it. We do not own the Earth; we are just one species that has to learn how to respect and coexist with the other inhabitants of the planet or pay the price for its lack of humbleness: extinction” Analyze this statement providing supporting facts in favor or against it, according to your personal opinion.
109-Explain the meaning of the term Edutainment.
110-Explain the importance of the Information Superhighway.
111-Analyze the meaning of the following sentences: “The world is becoming a global village”, “We live in spaceship Earth”, and “We should take care of our global home”
112-Analyze the meaning of the following sentence: “Think globally and act locally”.
Geography Skills
Locate on a world map the following names, events, and places.
113-Country where American troops fought during WW I.
114-Territory where the Rough Riders fought against Spanish troops.
115-Main point of entrance to the US for immigrant during the 19th century.
116-State in which most of the Chinese and Japanese immigrants settled.
117-City with a Hispanic enclave.
118-Major rival of the US during the Cold War
119-Country attacked with bombs by the US Air Force in 1999.
120-Country forced to trade with the US by Commodore Perry.
121-Enemy of the US during both world wars.
122-Territory obtained by the US as a result of the Spanish-American War.
123-American Allied in both world wars.
124-Country in which we didn’t win a war.
125-Nation against which we dropped two atomic bombs.
126-Territory where American troops fought in compliance with an order of the Security Council of UN in the 50’s.
127-The Boxer Rebellion (1900). The US sent troops.
128-Gulf War
129-African country created by American former slaves.
130-American Free Associated State
131-Place where the American forces disembarked as part of Operation Overlord.
132-Queen Lilinokalani
133-Kaiser
134-Mussolini
135-Mata Hari
2.3-GOVERNMENT / GOBIERNO
REVIEW FOR THE FINAL
TEST
1-The maximum amount of personal freedom would be found under a
a-Fascist government
b-Communist government
c-Socialist government
d-Representative democracy
e-Direct democracy
2-Which statement is least likely to be true of a totalitarian state?
a-The government maintains strict control over newspapers, radio, and TV.
b-School administration and curriculum are left in the hands of local school communities.
c-Secret police arrests and imprisons suspects without warrant or trial.
d-The government came to power via revolution or coup d’etat.
e-All government power is held by a single political party.
3-The type of government in the U.S. is properly called
a-direct democracy
b-parliamentary democracy
c-state socialism
d-representative democracy
e-unitary confederation
4-Which national leader would be forced to call a new election after losing a vote on a major issue in the legislature?
a-A military dictator
b-A traditional monarch
c-A president
d-The communist party’s first secretary
e-A prime minister
5-Which is basic to Marxist-Leninist theory?
a-economic view of history.
b-labor theory of value.
c-dictatorship of the proletariat.
d-opposition to religion.
e-all of these.
6-The best place to look for a bureaucrat would be in
a-a government agency such as the Treasury Department.
b-a parliamentary form of government.
c-a Communist dictatorship.
d-a Socialist government.
e-all of these, because bureaucrats are necessary in every form of government.
7-Which of the following identifies a major weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
a-No provision was made for an executive branch.
b-The government had no way to resolving conflicts between the states.
c-The government had no control over interstate commerce.
d-No sound taxing policy was established.
e-All of these were major weaknesses of the Articles.
8-The best description of the government created under the Constitution is that it was a
a-unitary system with all power given to a central government.
b-federal republic.
c-confederation with a stronger central government than under the Articles.
d-totalitarian system.
e-modified parliamentary system based on the British model.
9-Which of the following is not true about U.S. justice?
a-An individual is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
b-All people are equal before the law.
c-Every person must be treated with dignity and respect.
d-Law enforcement officers cannot interfere with activities carried on in the privacy of one’s home.
e-The U.S. legal system adjusts to meet changing social values and needs.
10-A useful definition of personal freedom in a democracy would be the
a-right to make one’s own decisions as long as those choices don’t interfere with anyone else’s rights.
b-right to do anything one wishes to do.
c-obligation to serve the government in the best way possible.
d-obligation to take orders without asking questions.
e-right to do anything one can afford to do.
11-The President checks the actions of the legislative branch through formal and informal means, including
a-the veto
b-public opinion
c-influence over congressional election campaigns
d-exercise political leadership
e-all of these
12-Once the Supreme Court has declared a law unconstitutional, the other two branches of government
a-can ignore the Court’s decision.
b-can fire the judges and appoint new ones who will agree with their position.
c-can punish the judges by lowering their salaries.
d-must accept the decision as final.
e-can make the law legal by asking the state legislatures to pass it as a state law.
13-Despite the many changes that have taken place in American society since 1787, the Constitution has been amended only
a-10 times. c-26 times. e-42 times.
b-20 times. d-34 times.
Match the terms in column B with the definitions in column A
Column A
14-A state that has supreme power within its own territory.
15-The institution through which society makes and enforces its policies.
16-That which a government decides to do.
17-An alliance of independent states that expressly delegates limited powers to a central government.
18-A form of government that is often totalitarian and authoritarian.
Column B
a-Dictatorship
b-Government
c-Confederation
d-Sovereign state
e-Public policies
Determine whether each statement is true or false. True = a / False = b
19-Compromise can be described as all those things that a government does.
20-Presidential governments do not have to contend with issues of prolonged deadlock and conflict between the executive and legislative branches.
21-A government is a sovereign member of the world community.
22-Democracy comes from Greek words meanings “rule by the people”.
23-Under the principle of popular sovereignty the national government has three equal branches.
24-Executive agreement is the process by which the Constitution has been changed and added to during the course of U.S. history.
25-The first 10 amendments of the U.S. Constitution are known as the Bill of Rights.
26-Formal amendments have not resulted in changes in the written words of the Constitution.
27-Reserved powers are those held by the States in the federal system.
28-Delegated powers are those powers granted to the National Government in the Constitution.
Match the terms in column B with the descriptions in column A
Column A
29-An example of the judicial branch’s check on the legislative branch.
30-An official change in the language of the Constitution.
31-What a law that violates the Constitution is declared.
32-The principle that explains why States hold many powers in the American System of government.
33-The principle that divides the executive, legislative, and judicial powers of the government into separate but equal branches.
Column B
a-Federalism
b-Judicial Review
c-Amendment
d-Separation of Powers
e-Unconstitutional
34-In a democracy, the wishes of the majority always outweigh the wishes of a minority. This statement is
a-true.
b-false; the minority must always come first.
c-false; certain basic rights must be safeguarded no matter how unpopular their expression might be.
35-Statements printed in a newspaper that maliciously injure someone’s good name may be cause for a lawsuit under the laws against
a-slander
b-sedition
c-libel
d-treason
e-malicious mischief
36-In order for a revolutionary speech to be considered cause for arrest, the government must prove that it constituted
a-a violation of public morality.
b-a clear and present danger.
c-a view contrary to that held by the majority of U.S. citizens.
d-an offense against tradition or custom.
e-praise for a foreign system of government.
37-The right to “keep and bear arms” is an absolute privilege granted under the Bill of Rights. This statement is
a-true
b-false; the government places many restrictions on the use of arms.
c-false; the government has the right to decide on all matters of public safety without worry about constitutional restrictions.
38-A judge is most likely to issue a search warrant
a-when the police request one.
b-when possession of narcotics is suspected.
c-when the police have good reason to believe that a crime has been committed.
d-when the crime involved is murder.
e-when suspects refuse to let the police enter their home.
39-Noncitizens living in the U.S. receive equal protection under the guarantees of the Constitution. This statement is
a-false; aliens may be tried in special courts that do not allow trial by jury.
b-false; aliens do not pay taxes, so they do not receive civil rights protections.
c-true.
40-A child would not have U.S. citizenship if he/she was born to
a-U.S. citizens living in Russia.
b-Mexican citizens living in San Diego, California.
c-an American citizen married to a Japanese and living in Afghanistan.
d-parents who had become naturalized citizens two years before.
e-a British couple who worked at a U.S. consulate in London.
41-Political parties are needed in a democracy in order to
a-organize the political majority.
b-educate the people about the issues of the day.
c-provide personnel to run the government.
d-provide candidates to run for office.
e-all of these.
42-The modern Republican party inherited the political traditions of the
a-Federalists and Democratic-Republicans.
b-Anti-Federalists and Whigs.
c-Federalists and Progressives.
d-Federalists and Whigs
e-None of these.
43-The failure of third parties to win national elections can be traced to
a-the tendency of the major parties to take over the ideas of third parties once these ideas become popular.
b-their broad and appealing political programs.
c-the fact that the Constitution forbids them to appear on the ballot during presidential elections.
d-voters dislike of parties that have a great deal of money to spend.
e-none of these.
44-A right-wing politician would most likely believe in
a-increased welfare payments to the poor.
b-a program of national health care.
c-less government control over the industry.
d-government takeover of the defense factories.
e-stricter controls over industrial pollution.
45-The majority of American voters can usually be found in the political camp of the
a-radical left. c-moderates. e-reactionaries.
b-liberals. d-conservatives.
46-The most important task of the national convention is to
a-nominate the party’s candidate for President.
b-raise money to run the campaign.
c-write the rules that the candidates must follow on important issues.
d-check the credentials of the delegates.
e-select the party leaders who will guide the party for the next 4 years.
47-Imagine that you are living in the early 1800’s. You want to register to vote. Which of these is not a requirement you would likely have to meet?
a-Being a white male.
b-Owning property.
c-Paying a poll tax.
d-Being an American citizen.
e-Swearing loyalty to your political party.
48-Disfranchisement would most likely result if a citizen
a-were found guilty of a felony.
b-filed for bankruptcy.
c-lost a civil suit.
d-failed to vote in five elections in a row.
e-all of these.
49-Some independent voters register as members of a party because
a-voter registration forms force them to make a party choice.
b-as independents they cannot vote in closed primary elections.
c-party membership give them special tax advantages.
d-general elections are open only to registered party members.
e-many government jobs require party membership.
50-An important factor influencing American voters behavior is probably
a-place of residence and age
b-sex, education, and occupation
c-ethnic group and parents’ politic traditions.
d-income level and religious beliefs.
e-all of these.
51-Low-income, urban, minority voters would most likely support
a-Republican candidates.
b-Communist candidates.
c-conservative candidates.
d-libertarian candidates.
e-Democratic candidates.
52-When a candidate must rely on large campaign donations from individuals and special interests, a problem may result because
a-the candidate feels obligated to return the favor by voting for legislation favored by the donors.
b-only wealthy and well-known candidates have a chance to raise the money needed to run a campaign.
c-people lose faith in a government that seems too indebted to special interests.
d-none of these will happen.
e-all of these are possible problems.
53-The Montgomery bus boycott illustrates an important principle of American democracy
a-All bad laws will be changed someday.
b-Conflicts between blacks and whites cannot be avoided.
c-The American system responds to a strong expression of public opinion.
d-When their economic interests are threatened, the rich and powerful always win.
e-The use of violence is the only way to change unjust laws.
54-The most accurate poll on a major question of national policy would be
a-a poll taken among listeners to a popular radio station.
b-an interview survey of people in a crowded shopping center.
c-a sampling of the population of a big city.
d-a sampling of people from several widely scattered states.
e-all are about equal.
55-The primary job of a pressure group is to
a-elect its members to public office.
b-obtain favorable action from government for the cause it supports.
c-furnish campaign money to candidates running for office.
d-change the political system.
e-win publicity for its members.
56-Citizens who want to influence government policy are least likely to be successful when they
a-organize a letter-writing campaign directed at Congress.
b-complain loudly to their friends and co-workers.
c-study the issues and vote intelligently.
d-join special interest pressure groups.
e-take an active part in party politics.
Determine whether each statement is true or
false. True = a / False = b.
57-Split-ticket voting involves casting ballots for candidates of different parties in the same election.
58-A group of people with different interests is a consensus.
59-A single-issue party means that only one candidate is elected to appear on the ballot.
60-Candidates in many elections only need a plurality in order to win.
61-Registration is now an unconstitutional method of keeping certain people from
62-Political socialization is a complex process by which a person acquires his / her political attitudes.
63-In a general election, voters must decide the person they want to hold certain public offices.
64-Each precinct has one polling place.
65-Because of political action committees, candidates of one party can benefit from the popularity of another candidate form their party on the ballot.
66-A public opinion poll aims at measuring the opinions of a group of people by asking them questions.
67-Mass media are those means of communication that can reach large numbers of people.
68-Lobbying is a technique of persuasion aimed at influencing individual or group behaviors.
69-Interest groups help to stimulate interest in public affairs.
70-As a technique, propaganda is amoral.
Match the terms in column B with the descriptions in column A
Column A
71-A group of persons who seek to control government by wining elections
72-An American political party other than the Democrats or Republicans
73-The smallest electoral unit
74-The right to vote
75-A court order requiring or forbidding some action
Column B
a-precinct
b-suffrage
c-political party
d-minor party
e-injunction
Match the terms in column B with the descriptions in column A
Column A
76-The political arm of a special interest group that seeks to influence the outcome of elections.
77-The phenomenon in which one candidate favorably influences the quantity of the vote cast for other candidates on the ballot from the same party.
78-The place where voters cast their ballots
79-A person who has an unusual amount of influence on the views held by other people.
80-Those attitudes held by significant numbers of persons on public issues.
Column B
a-coattail effect
b-opinion leader
c-public opinion
d-political action committee (PAC)
e-polling place
81-The Constitution requires that _____ of the membership of the House of Representatives stand for election every two years.
a-one-third c-two-thirds e-all
b-one-half d-three-quarters
82-National reapportionment serves the purpose of
a-assigning congressional seats according to the wealth of a state.
b-setting the boundaries of individual congressional districts.
c-rewarding the states that voted for the President in the previous election.
d-assigning seats in the House of Representatives according to changing population
patterns.
e-raising taxes in the wealthy districts of each state.
83-The major part of congressional business is handled
a-by debate on the floor of Congress.
b-through closed-door conferences between White House representatives and members of Congress.
c-by special investigative committees.
d-by standing committees.
e-by consultation with the President.
84-The “elastic clause” in the Constitution has been used to
a-establish the presidency as the dominant branch of government.
b-hold Congress to a strict construction of the Constitution.
c-give Congress the power to make whatever laws are necessary and proper.
d-stretch out the term of Congress during wartime.
e-give Congress the power to impeach.
85-The power of Congress to declare war is
a-an expressed power.
b-an implied power.
c-a judicial power.
d-a forbidden power.
e-a reserved power.
86-A proposal for a new law is properly called a
a-bill
b-statute
c-resolution
d-proclamation
e-rider
87-The President plays a major role in the legislative process by
a-recommending new laws.
b-applying pressure on Congress.
c-using the veto.
d-asking for public support of legislation sponsored by the executive branch.
e-all of these.
88-When a House committee reports out a new bill, it is placed on a calendar. The next step is to
a-pigeonhole the bill.
b-find out the President’s wishes.
c-begin floor debate.
d-send it to the Rules Committee to establish the bill’s priority.
e-read it into the Congressional Record.
89-All federal appropriations bills originate in
a-the White House.
b-the individual state legislatures.
c-the Senate.
d-the OMB.
e-the House of Representatives.
90-Which of the following people would no be permitted to run for President under the Constitution?
a-A 37-year-old black woman.
b-The governor of Hawaii, born in Japan to American parents.
c-An 80-year-old man from a Sioux reservation, who can not walk, with only an elementary school education.
d-A well-known American diplomat who has spent thirteen years outside the country.
e-The former Secretary of State, born in Germany, but naturalized American 30 year ago, who has been working for the federal government for the last 10 years.
91-Under the 22nd. Amendment, the maximum time a President may serve is
a-four years. c-almost 10 years. e-not limit.
b-eight years. d-twelve years.
92-When actually administering the federal government and its many programs and employees, the President is serving as
a-chief of state. c-commander-in-chief. e-none of these.
b-chief executive. d-chief politician.
93-Which of the following officeholders could not be dismissed by the President
a-The Secretary of State. c-a Supreme Court Justice. e-All can be dismissed.
b-The Director of the OMB. d-The Attorney General.
94-Rules and regulations written by the executive branch and signed by the President that carry out the wishes of Congress are known as
a-treaties. c-patronage. e-checks and balances.
b-vetoes. d-executive orders.
95-A President might “persuade” Congress to pass a certain bill by
a-threatening to veto other bills.
b-withholding federal projects in the home districts of uncooperative legislators.
c-appealing to public support.
d-appealing for party unity.
e-all of these.
96-When President Ford forgave President Nixon for any crimes he might have committed while in the White House, Ford was using the power to
a-commute a sentence. c-overtone an impeachment conviction.
b-grant a reprieve. d-grant a pardon. e-execute a court order.
97-The aspect of U.S. foreign policy represented by Teddy Roosevelt’s acquisition of the Panama Canal is an example of
a-isolationism. c-imperialism. e-detente.
b-world leadership. d-containment.
98-The SALT agreements could be considered an expression of
a-isolationism. c-imperialism. e-detente.
b-world leadership. d-containment.
99-The argument for continuing foreign aid after the end of the Cold War is that
a-giving away help is a good policy to obtain / keep friends and allies.
b-it promotes economic growth, peace, and democracy in the recipient countries and
globally.
c-economic and military aid helps the U.S. to influence other nations and to keep its world leadership.
d-it is good business; the loans bring profits.
e-all of these.
100-The most important American military alliance is
a-U.N. c-N.A.T.O. e-O.A.S.
b-S.A.L.T. d-the Marshall plan.
101-The CIA is forbidden to engage in spying on American citizens who oppose the President’s policies because
a-the First Amendment prohibits it.
b-the CIA was created to operate outside the U.S.
c-the separation of powers principle forbids it.
d-other federal agencies, like the FBI, are responsible for the order within the U.S.
e-all of these.
102-The agency that guards Presidents and their families is the
a-FBI c-Secret Service e-Washington DC Police
b-DEA d-Marine Corps
103-Wich of the following in not longer a Cabinet department?
a-Housing and Urban Development. c-Agriculture. e-Labor.
b-Commerce. d-Postal Service.
104-The independent agencies are sometimes spoken of as the “fourth branch” of government service because
a-the Constitution created the first agencies to regulate the other three branches.
b-they combine legislative, executive, and judicial powers.
c-most of them have their own police forces.
d-politicians cannot be elected without their assistance.
e-none of these.
105-The federal agencies involved in the protection of regular citizens are the
a-Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
b-Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Commission on Civil Rights (CCR).
c-Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the Food and Drug
Administration (FDA).
d-Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Public Health Service (PHS).
e-All of these.
Match the terms in column B with the descriptions in column A
Column A
106-How you might describe an electoral district that has been drawn by a legislature in a very odd shape.
107-What a senator considers every citizen of his / her state.
108-What function Congress is performing when it checks on the programs of one agency of the executive branch.
109-The period of time for which an elected public officer serves before coming up for reelection.
110-What happens to the seats in the House of Representatives every decade.
Column B
a-Oversight
b-Reapportion
c-Constituents
d-Gerrymandered
e-Term
Determine whether each statement is true or false. True = a / False = b
111-The Constitution says that the seats of the House of Representatives must be apportioned among the States based on population.
112-The President has the power to call a session of Congress.
113-A member of Congress should represent his / her constituents.
114-Because the entire body of the Senate is never up for election at the same time, the upper house is called a single-member district.
115-The commerce power is sometimes referred to as the “Elastic Clause”.
116-A “rider” is quite similar to a bill and has the force of law.
117-Floor leaders are party officers selected by their partisan colleagues.
118-When a bill comes before Congress, it is assigned to one of the standing committees / subcommittees.
119-The President only applies a veto when the Congress has adjourned.
120-The President can only send troops against other nation, without congressional approval, for 180 days.
Match the terms in Column B with the descriptions in Column A
Column A
121-Selects the party’s leaders in each house of Congress.
122-Measure to check on filibusters.
123-The minimum number of legislators needed to perform official business.
124-Where a bill goes after it has passed both houses, but in different versions.
125-Assistant and advisor of the floor party leaders.
Column B
a-Quorum
b-Conference Committee
c-Party Caucus
d-Whip
e-Cloture
Match the term in Column B with the descriptions in Column A
Column A
126-The group chosen every four years to make the formal and final selection of the President and Vice President.
127-All the people entitled to vote in a given election.
128-The role in which the President acts as the leader of the armed forces.
129-Very important speech during the first session of the party’s national convention.
130-An election at which voters choose candidates for the national convention or for the general election.
Column B
a-Electorate
b-Keynote Address
c-Primary
d-Electoral College
e-Commander-in chief
Determine whether each statement is true or false. True = a / False = b.
131-As Chief executive, the President is the primary architect of the nation’s foreign policy.
132-As the chief of state, the President is the leader of the nation’s armed forces.
133-According to the arrangement for presidential succession, the Speaker of the House is the second in line to fill a vacancy in the presidency.
134-A candidate for President who did not win the majority of the popular vote could be elected thanks of the system of winner-take-all in reference to the electoral votes.
135-The party’s platform is approved during its national convention.
136-A pardon enables the President to release a person from the punishment or legal consequences of a crime.
137-A reprieve is a general pardon issued to a group of law-breakers.
138-The collective term for the press, radio, and television is news communication.
139-Each person who works in a bureaucracy is known as a civil servant.
140-The giving of jobs by elected officeholders to political supporters and friends is known as patronage.
141-The proper path for a typical case through the federal courts would be from
a-court of appeals to district court to Supreme Court.
b-district court to court of appeals to Supreme Court.
c-Supreme Court to district court to court of appeals.
d-plaintiffs decide the level according to what they can afford.
e-none of these.
142-Final authority for deciding on the constitutionality of a federal law lies with the
a-court of appeals
b-U.S. district courts
c-Supreme Court
d-state supreme court
e-Congress of the United States
143-As in many civil and criminal courts, the decisions of the Supreme Court justices must be unanimous (9-0). This statement is
a-true.
b-false; only a 7-2 majority is required.
c-false; a 5-4 majority is enough to establish a decision.
144-The local dry cleaner ruined your best outfit but has refused to replace it. The best place for you to file suit would be in
a-domestic relations court.
b-justice of the peace court.
c-general trial court.
d-small claims court
e-municipal court.
145-Along with a knowledge of the law, a good judge should have
a-strong political connections.
b-an independent income, because judges’ salaries are low.
c-absolute personal honesty and an understanding of human nature.
d-a happy-go-lucky personality.
e-all of these.
146-In order to control unruly behavior in the courtroom, a judge would probably issue
a-a writ of habeas corpus.
b-a writ of certiorari
c-a subpoena.
d-a contempt of court.
e-a writ of mandamus.
Determine whether each statement is true or false. True = a / False = b.
147-A court in which a case is heard for the first time is said to have original jurisdiction over that case.
148-A concurring opinion expresses a major disagreement of one or more justices with the majority opinion of the Supreme Court.
149-A plaintiff is the person who brings a suit against another party.
150-Certificate is one of the most common ways by which a case reaches the Supreme Court.
151-An ex post facto law is one applied to acts performed before the law was passed.
152-A legislative act that inflicts punishment to a person without a trial is a Miranda Rule.
153-A listing of the rights of which suspects must be advised before police questioning is called information.
154-When a person is tried twice for the same crime, he / she has been exposed to double jeopardy.
155-An indictment is a formal finding by a grand jury that is sufficient evidence to warrant a trial.
156-Police generally need a verdict to search someone’s house.
156-The separation or isolation of one group of people from another is called segregation.
157-One who owes natural allegiance to a state and is entitled by birth to its protection is considered a refugee.
158-According to the concept of jus sanguinis, a boy born to an American parent becomes an American citizen himself.
159-The Supreme Court’s decision in Plessy vs. Ferguson established affirmative action.
160-The Supreme Court’s decision in Roe vs. Wade proscribed any kind of religious activity in public schools.
Select the response that best completes each statement or question.
161-Most state constitutions
a-are shorter than the federal Constitution.
b-do not contain a bill of rights.
c-cannot be easily amended.
d-provide for three separate branches of state government.
e-do not mention schools, elections, or taxes.
162-The activities of state government have an effect on almost everything an individual does in daily life. This statement is
a-true.
b-false; state governments have not impact on individual citizens.
c-false; state governments only affect some aspects in the lives of individual citizens
like education, safety, and taxes.
163-Next to the governor, the most important state official is probably the
a-attorney general.
b-treasurer.
c-lieutenant governor.
d-secretary of state.
e-superintendent of public education.
164-The largest single source of income for the state is
a-the property tax.
b-the sales tax.
c-the individual and corporate income tax.
d-federal grants-in-aid
e-state-operated lotteries.
165-The biggest single item in the expenses’ budget of state and local government is for
a-public roads and highways.
b-the operating expenses of state government.
c-prisons and other law enforcement agencies.
d-public schools and state-supported colleges.
166-The most common kind of county governing body is the
a-board of department supervisors.
b-county manager.
c-county administrators.
d-board of commissioners.
e-levy court.
167-The county official who is responsible for establishing the value of homes and businesses for tax purposes is the county
a-clerk
b-recorder
c-sheriff
d-auditor
e-assessor
168-The main source of county revenues is
a-auto and business licenses.
b-state grants
c-sales taxes
d-property taxes
e-court fines
169-The form of city government that combines executive and legislative power in a single body is the
a-mayor-council form
b-commission form
c-council-manager form
d-strong-mayor system
e-weak-mayor system
170-Rising crime rates can be traced to
a-widespread abuse of drugs.
b-a loss of respect for authority.
c-unemployment and poverty.
d-breakdown of the traditional family.
e-all of these.
Determine whether each statement is true or false. True = a / False = b.
171-What are known as counties in most other States are called boroughs in Alaska.
172-Cities and the areas around them are known as special districts.
173-In a mayor-council government, the mayor heads the city administration.
174-In many States, citizens can propose constitutional amendments or statutes via the referendum.
175-The petit jury consists of 12 people and it hears the evidence and decides questions of fact in a case.
176-Nationalism involves the goal of some governments of take control of their natural resources, industries, etc. from the hands of foreign big corporations.
177-Gorbachev’s program for restructuring the Soviet economy is known as glasnost.
178-The present trend in the new global order is that the poorest nations are becoming richer because of the policy of neo-liberalism promoted by the economic institutions of the richest nations.
179-The National Diet is the legislative body of the Japanese government.
180-In a social democracy people have to pay higher taxes and the government plays a paternalist role.
Select the response that best completes each statement or question.
181-“Future shock” refers most specifically to
a-the development of electronic technology.
b-the accelerating rate of change and the stress it causes in some people.
c-the possibility of nuclear wars.
d-the rise of totalitarian systems.
e-the failure of governments to solve the problems of urban life.
182-An optimistic view of the future would suggest that
a-population growth will outpace the world food supply.
b-governments will become more authoritarian.
c-nations will be unable to settle their disputes peacefully.
d-increased leisure time will turn most people into TV addicts and violence monstrosities.
e-science will help man to achieve a higher quality of life.
183-The rise of polyculturalism in American society means the end of democratic institutions. This statement is
a-true.
b-false; polyculturalism has had little impact on society and will soon die out.
c-false; a culturally diverse society can retain and make stronger the American democratic institutions as long as all subcultures have a voice in the political system.
184-In the British parliament, the life peers are
a-the elected representatives of the people.
b-people who hold noble titles.
c-lords who have been honored for their careers.
d-people with executive powers.
e-none of these.
185-The new global order is the historical period in which
a-the U.S. is the only world super power
b-the world is facing the age of satellites, Internet, and global information.
c-world economic borders are falling down.
d-the environment has become a common issue for all nations.
e-all of these.
Essay Questions: Choose and respond the three questions whose answers you think you best know. You will obtain extra credit for this. Each question represents 3 points.
1-Briefly describe the four most widely held theories that attempt to explain the origin of the state.
2-Explain the five basic concepts of democracy.
3-What is the purpose of a political party?
4-What does it mean to say that the U.S. has a nonvoter problem?
5-Mention the sociological factors that influence a person’s voting decisions.
6-Describe the different types of direct primaries.
7-Briefly describe the role and importance of money in the election process.
8-What factors are limiting the role of the mass media in America today?
9-In what ways are interest groups alike and different from political parties?
10-List the different presidential roles.
11-Explain the risks or problems of the current electoral college system.
12-Explain the differences between the Spoils System and the Civil Service System.
13-Briefly describe the historical attitudes of the U.S. toward foreign affairs.
14-List as many federal agencies as you can involved with making / influencing the American foreign policy.
15-Explain using examples what are the differences between domestic and foreign policy.
16-Do you think that the best attitude of the Judiciary in a democracy should be of judicial activism or of judicial restraint? Explain.
17-Describe the different forms of local government.
18-Compare and contrast the optimistic and pessimistic views of the future.
19-Describe the major characteristics of the new global order.