EXERCISE #2 CHAPTER ONE

Types of Government

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Refer to the Student Workbook p.3-5

1. What are the origins of the term “democracy”?

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2. Identify the elements of a democratic system of government.

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3. Why is it important for a democracy to have a constitution?

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4. a) Who is known as the “father” of modern communism?

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b) What did he believe about economic equality?

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5. Complete the following chart comparing communism and capitalism.

Communist Economic System Capitalist Economic System

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EXERCISE #2 CHAPTER ONE
Types of Government

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6. What type of revolution did Karl Marx predict?

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7. Although communist countries seek to achieve economic equality, what types of

inequalities often arise?

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8. a) To what does the term “fascis” refer?

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b) In what way does the arrangement serve as a symbol of fascism?

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9. Identify the elements of a fascist system of government.

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